Description
Juicy salmon fillets stuffed with a creamy mixture of feta cheese, fresh spinach, and sweet tomatoes, then baked to tender perfection. A Mediterranean-inspired dish that feels elegant yet comes together quickly for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin removed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, diced cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Place salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish and carefully cut a pocket lengthwise into the thickest part of each fillet.
- Spoon the spinach and feta mixture evenly into each salmon pocket. Drizzle the tops with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Add an extra squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.
Notes
- Use thick center-cut salmon fillets for easier stuffing.
- Pat salmon dry before seasoning to prevent excess moisture.
- Do not overbake, check at 18 minutes to keep the fish tender.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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