Description
Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan is a flavorful and visually stunning dish that features flaky salmon fillets filled with a creamy mixture of sautéed spinach and savory Parmesan cheese. The blackening seasoning adds a smoky depth, making it an impressive choice for both special occasions and cozy weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare, this recipe will elevate your culinary repertoire while delighting your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté spinach in a skillet over medium heat until wilted (about 3 minutes). Allow to cool, then mix with cream cheese and Parmesan.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides generously with blackening seasoning.
- Create pockets in the salmon fillets and fill them with the spinach mixture.
- Place stuffed salmon on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with lemon juice, and bake for 15-20 minutes until flaky.
- Serve garnished with lemon slices or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 100mg