Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Feta: A Healthy Delight!
A healthy and flavorful baked salmon dish stuffed with spinach and feta cheese, perfect for a nutritious dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, your choice)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & cracked black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease. Slice a pocket into each salmon fillet.
- In a bowl, combine spinach, feta, cream cheese, garlic, and red peppers. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the filling generously into each fillet pocket. Season with salt and cracked black pepper. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily and stuffing is golden on top.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite veggie or grain side.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be served with various sides.
- Feel free to substitute the filling ingredients based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: ~360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: ~35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/stuffed-salmon-spinach-feta-recipe/