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Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Delicious creamy spinach stuffed salmon with a hint of Cajun spice, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • medium bowl
  • Cheese Cloth
  • Pairing Knife
  • Paper Towel

Ingredients
  

Creamed Spinach Filling

  • 10 oz frozen, chopped spinach thawed
  • 4 tablespoon cream cheese I use Kite Hill Dairy Free Cream Cheese
  • 2 teaspoon Louisiana Style Hot Sauce I use Crystal's
  • ½ lemon zest of
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Salmon

  • 4 8-ounce center cut salmon filets be sure to select a thicker, fattier salmon
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • lemon wedges for serving
  • freshly chopped parsley optional, for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the thawed spinach in a cheese cloth (or a thin dish rag) and ring out excess moisture. Place in a medium sized bowl with the cream cheese, hot sauce, lemon zest, cajun seasoning, and garlic. Stir until well combined and set aside.
  • Place the salmon on a baking sheet and pat dry using a paper towel. Using a pairing knife, carefully make an incision on one side of the salmon. Cut until you've created a large pocket, being careful not to slice all the way through the salmon and also leaving at least ½ inch on each side.
  • Carefully and evenly fill the pockets of the salmon with the creamy spinach. Drizzle the tops of the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place into the oven and bake until salmon is just cooked through, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and serve with lemon wedges and top with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Add a few dashes of the Crystal's Hot Sauce on top if you like a little extra heat.

Notes

Enjoy your delicious Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon!

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon, Healthy Dinner, salmon recipe, seafood, Stuffed Salmon
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