PrintCreamy Spinach and Parmesan Stuffed Salmon
You will make this restaurant-worthy stuffed salmon recipe often. It features tender salmon fillets filled with a rich, creamy spinach and Parmesan mixture. This easy stuffed salmon is ready fast, making it perfect for a weeknight seafood dinner or an impressive dinner idea for guests.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 33 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and nutmeg. Mix until the filling is fully combined and creamy.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking dish. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into the thickest part of each salmon fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.
- Spoon the spinach and cheese mixture evenly into the pockets of the salmon fillets. Press the filling down gently.
- Drizzle the tops of the stuffed salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a low carb stuffed salmon option, serve this dish with steamed asparagus or a side salad instead of starchy sides.
- If you prefer a slightly firmer filling, use shredded mozzarella instead of some of the Parmesan cheese.
- To achieve a restaurant quality salmon look, you can lightly sear the stuffed side of the salmon in an oven-safe skillet for 2 minutes before transferring it to the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 120