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Stuffed salmon with spinach and feta garnished with herbs

Stuffed Salmon with Spinach & Feta

A delightful Mediterranean dish filled with succulent salmon and a flavorful mix of spinach, feta cheese, and roasted red peppers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing
  • 4 ounces Baby Spinach (fresh for best texture)
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese (sheep’s feta in brine recommended)
  • 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano)
  • 4 ounces Jarred Roasted Red Peppers (can substitute with sun-dried tomatoes)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (or swap with oregano, basil, thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (smoked paprika recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (adjust to preference or omit)
  • to taste Salt (always season to taste)
  • to taste Pepper (always season to taste)
For the Salmon
  • 24 ounces Salmon (long pieces for better stuffing)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (divided use)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, crumbled feta cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped roasted red peppers, Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Lay the salmon fillets on a cutting board. Cut a pocket into each fillet, careful not to slice all the way through.
  5. Stuff each salmon fillet with the spinach and feta mixture, pressing down lightly to secure the filling.
Baking
  1. In a baking dish, pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and place the stuffed salmon in the dish. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the top and season with additional salt and pepper.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Notes

Serve with quinoa or brown rice, and a light green salad dressed with lemon vinaigrette. For variations, consider swapping feta for cream cheese, or adding nuts for extra crunch.
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