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Restaurant-Worthy Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Close-up of a perfectly baked stuffed salmon fillet with a golden crust and a rich spinach and cheese filling.
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Make this elegant, rich, and flavorful stuffed salmon that is perfect for special occasions but simple enough for a weeknight dinner. This recipe delivers gourmet results fast.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a medium skillet over medium heat, wilt the spinach. Cook until all the water has evaporated, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  4. In a bowl, combine the cooled spinach, softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, heavy cream, and nutmeg. Mix until the filling is smooth and well combined.
  5. Create a pocket in each salmon fillet by slicing horizontally almost all the way through, leaving one side intact to act as a hinge.
  6. Spoon the creamy spinach mixture evenly into the pocket of each salmon fillet. Gently press the salmon closed over the filling.
  7. Place the stuffed salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops with olive oil and season again lightly with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. If using mozzarella, sprinkle it over the top during the last 2 minutes of baking until melted and lightly golden.
  9. Serve immediately for a delicious seafood dinner party main dish.

Notes

  • For a low-carb keto salmon dinner, confirm all ingredients, especially any added thickeners, meet your macro goals. This recipe is naturally low in carbohydrates.
  • If you prefer a baked crab stuffed salmon texture, you can substitute half the spinach mixture with finely chopped cooked crab meat.
  • To ensure even cooking, aim for salmon fillets of similar thickness.

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