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Elegant Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon Fillets

Close-up of a perfectly seared fillet of stuffed salmon topped generously with creamy spinach mixture.
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Make an impressive seafood main course quickly with these baked stuffed salmon fillets filled with a rich, creamy spinach and cheese mixture. This recipe is easy enough for a weeknight but elegant for guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. If your salmon fillets have skin, score the top flesh side lightly with a sharp knife to create pockets for the stuffing, being careful not to cut through to the skin. Rub the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried thyme, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
  4. Stir the chopped spinach into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated.
  5. Spoon the creamy spinach filling onto the top of each salmon fillet, gently pressing it into the scored areas or spreading it evenly over the top surface.
  6. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the topping is lightly golden.
  7. Serve immediately for a gourmet salmon dinner at home.

Notes

  • For a low carb stuffed salmon option, this recipe fits well within keto guidelines.
  • If you prefer a seafood stuffing, substitute half the spinach mixture with 4 ounces of cooked, flaked crab meat or small shrimp.
  • To achieve a Salmon Wellington inspired look without the pastry, you can carefully fold the sides of the fillet over the stuffing before baking.

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