Description
Succulent salmon fillets become irresistible when stuffed with tangy feta and tender spinach. Mediterranean flavors dance together, creating a luxurious dish that promises delightful dining for salmon enthusiasts seeking restaurant-quality meals at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pieces salmon (6 ounces / 170 grams each)
- 3 cups baby spinach, packed
- 5.3 ounces (150 grams) feta cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a robust 400°F, positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet as your culinary canvas.
- Create a delicate pocket along each salmon fillet’s length, slicing carefully without fully separating the flesh, maintaining a connected base.
- Massage olive oil across the salmon’s surface, seasoning generously with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors.
- In a skillet over medium heat, transform spinach with Italian seasoning, paprika, and cayenne, watching the leaves surrender and wilt within 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat, folding roasted red peppers, crumbled feta, and grated Parmesan into the wilted greens, creating a vibrant, cohesive filling.
- Gently nestle the herbed cheese mixture into each salmon’s prepared pocket, distributing the stuffing evenly and carefully.
Position the stuffed fillets onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing the oven’s heat to transform the delicate parcels.
- Bake for 12-17 minutes, monitoring the salmon’s translucence and flakiness, ensuring a perfectly cooked centerpiece that promises succulence and flavor.
- Plate immediately, presenting these aromatic seafood parcels as a stunning main course.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Slice salmon carefully, keeping the bottom intact to create a pocket for the delicious spinach and feta stuffing.
- Spice It Up: Combine Italian seasoning, paprika, and cayenne for a flavor-packed spinach mixture that elevates the dish.
- Cheese Magic: Softening feta creates a creamy, cohesive filling that perfectly complements the tender salmon.
- Cooking Precision: Bake for 12-17 minutes, adjusting time based on fillet thickness to achieve your ideal level of doneness.
- Meal Prep Tip: Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent the salmon from sticking.
- Flavor Boost: Brush salmon with olive oil and season generously to enhance its natural richness and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg