CREAMY SPINACH STUFFED SALMON
This Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon Recipe is the best salmon recipe you'll ever have! Fresh salmon stuffed with cream cheese, garlic and spinach. You'll love this dish as an everyday meal for lunch or dinner.
INGREDIENTS
Salmon:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to season
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
Filling:
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 oz (120 g) frozen spinach thawed
- 4 oz (120 g) cream cheese at room temp
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Optional Garlic Butter:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
INSTRUCTIONS
First, place each salmon fillet on a flat surface. Season both sides with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice. Cut a slit or pocket about 3/4 of a quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut completely.
Then, squeeze out excess liquid from the spinach waste liquid. In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Fill the salmon `` pockets '' with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the spinach dip, spreading evenly with the back of the spoon.
For the stove top:
Heat the butter and remaining oil in a skillet (or nonstick skillet) over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and sauté until golden (about 6 to 7 minutes). Gently flip and cook on the other side until golden brown and cooked through (another 6 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of your fillets).
Optional: Cover with a lid and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, if necessary, until cooked through.
Transfer to a warm plate to make garlic butter.
Garlic Butter: Melt butter in remaining oil / juice in pan, leftover salmon. Add the garlic and lemon juice; sauté until garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds). Remove and serve with the salmon.
For the baked salmon:
Preheat the oven to 350 ° F (175 ° C). Place the stuffed salmon fillets in a lightly greased shallow baking dish. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through, opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork.
Pour the cooking juices into a frying pan or frying pan. Add the butter, garlic and lemon juice; sauté until garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds). Remove and serve with the salmon. Happy Cooking Time.a
