Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta (30 minutes!) Recipe
This stuffed salmon recipe is a delightful dish that combines the richness of salmon with the flavors of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like spinach, feta, and roasted red peppers. Easy to prepare and impressive to serve, it’s perfect for both special occasions and busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Salmon:
- 4x 6-ounce pieces of salmon
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
Spinach-Feta Mixture:
- 3 cups baby spinach, packed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- Approx. 5.3 oz block of feta cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon pieces on the baking sheet, make a lengthwise cut in each piece, brush with olive oil, season, and set aside.
- Make the spinach-feta mixture: Sauté spinach with seasonings, then add roasted red peppers, feta, and parmesan. Fill the salmon with this mixture.
- Bake: Bake the stuffed salmon for 12-17 minutes until cooked to your liking.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For best results, use fresh salmon and longer pieces for stuffing.
- Check for doneness by ensuring the fish is opaque.
- High-quality feta cheese in brine is recommended.
- Roasted red peppers can be substituted with sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 132mg
