Savory Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Feta
A quick and healthy dinner option featuring perfectly baked salmon stuffed with creamy feta cheese and vibrant spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and stir occasionally, cooking until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in the crumbled feta cheese with the wilted spinach.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cut a pocket in each salmon fillet for stuffing.
- Fill each pocket with the spinach and feta mixture, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Pair with a light side salad or steamed asparagus for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg