Creamed Spinach–Stuffed Salmon

Creamed Spinach–Stuffed Salmon

4 servings
If you're looking for the easiest way to upgrade your weeknight salmon dinner, turn to this creamed spinach stuffed-recipe, ready in 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • salmon fillets

    6-oz.

    4
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • block cream cheese

    8-oz.

    ½
  • mozzarella
    ½ c
  • spinach

    defrosted

    ½ c
  • garlic powder
    ¼ tsp
  • red pepper flakes
    1 pinch
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • lemon

    juiced

    ½

Directions

  1. 1

    Season salmon all over with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, mozzarella, spinach, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. 

  2. 2

    Using a paring knife, slice a slit in each salmon to create a pocket. Stuff pockets with cream cheese mixture. 

  3. 3

    In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add salmon skin side up and cook until seared, about 6 minutes, then flip salmon. Add butter and squeeze lemon juice all over. Cook until skin is crispy, another 6 minutes. Serve warm.

Creamed Spinach–Stuffed Salmon

Creamed Spinach–Stuffed Salmon

30 min4 servings612 cal

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