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Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan

Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan Delight

A culinary celebration bursting with flavor and nourishment, this Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan is a quick and healthy dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon (skin-on)
For the Spinach Filling
  • 2 cups Spinach (fresh) Can substitute with kale
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Can use ricotta or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Consider feta or goat cheese for a twist
For the Seasoning & Zest
  • 3 tbsp Blackening Seasoning Make your own with paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, etc.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh lemon preferred
For Baking
  • 1 can Cooking Spray or parchment paper

Equipment

  • oven
  • medium skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium skillet, sauté 2 cups of spinach over medium heat for about 3 minutes until wilted. Mix with cream cheese and Parmesan to form the filling.
  3. Season both sides of the salmon fillets generously with blackening seasoning.
  4. Cut a pocket into each salmon fillet and stuff with the creamy spinach filling.
  5. Place the stuffed salmon on the baking sheet, drizzle with lemon juice, and bake for 15-20 minutes until flaky.
  6. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes, then garnish with lemon slices or herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use high-quality salmon and avoid overcooking for best results. Feel free to customize filling ingredients as desired.

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