Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté spinach in a skillet over medium heat until wilted (about 3 minutes). Allow to cool, then mix with cream cheese and Parmesan.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides generously with blackening seasoning.
- Create pockets in the salmon fillets and fill them with the spinach mixture.
- Place stuffed salmon on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with lemon juice, and bake for 15-20 minutes until flaky.
- Serve garnished with lemon slices or fresh herbs.
Notes
For a deeper crust, sear the fillets briefly in a hot skillet before baking. Use fresh lemon at the end to preserve acidity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg