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Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan

Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan Bliss

Delicious Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan offers a flavor-packed dish perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh fillets for the best flavor
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Sautéed to reduce moisture
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Both full-fat and light work
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, can substitute with feta
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Blackening Seasoning Homemade mix of spices
For the Finish
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Enhances freshness

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 2 cups of spinach for about 3 minutes until wilted.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed spinach with cream cheese and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until well mixed.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season each fillet with blackening seasoning evenly.
  5. Stuff each salmon fillet with the creamy spinach and cheese mixture and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is flaking easily with a fork and has a blackened top.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 36gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For variations, substitute spinach with kale, or add red pepper flakes for heat. Prepping the filling a day in advance makes this easy for busy nights.

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