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Easy Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Close-up of a slice of baked stuffed salmon, showing the rich orange fish surrounding a creamy spinach filling.
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Bake tender salmon fillets filled with a rich, creamy mixture of spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan. This recipe delivers an elegant, restaurant-style entree that is quick enough for a weeknight dinner and fits a low-carb lifestyle.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the thoroughly dried spinach, softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and nutmeg. Mix until the filling is uniform and creamy.
  4. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the thickest part of each salmon fillet, cutting almost all the way through but leaving the bottom edge intact to create a hinge.
  5. Spoon the spinach and cheese mixture evenly into the pockets of the salmon fillets. Press the opening closed gently.
  6. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Squeeze as much water out of the thawed spinach as possible; excess moisture will make your filling runny.
  • For a keto salmon recipe, this filling is naturally low in carbohydrates.
  • If you prefer a pan-seared finish, sear the salmon presentation-side down in an oven-safe skillet for 3 minutes, then top with filling and transfer the skillet to the oven to finish baking.

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