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Blackened Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Blackened Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Delicious Blackened Spinach Stuffed Salmon filled with creamy spinach and cheese, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 4 fillets salmon 6 ounces each

Filling

  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Blackening Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper can reduce for milder spice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Serving

  • lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease baking sheet.
  • Sauté garlic and spinach until wilted. Cool, then mix with cream cheese and Parmesan.
  • Cut horizontal pocket in each salmon fillet.
  • Mix blackening spices and rub over salmon.
  • Fill each pocket with spinach-cheese mixture.
  • Cook 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily.

Notes

Can use thawed frozen spinach. Can grill 6-8 minutes per side instead of baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword blackened salmon, Cheese, Salmon, spinach, stuffed salmon
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