Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon in Garlic Butter
Flaky salmon stuffed with creamy spinach and Parmesan, bathed in garlic butter—elegant dining made easy.
4
servings15
minutes20
minutes450
kcal35
minutesIngredients
4 fillets salmon
4 cups fresh spinach
1 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add spinach, cooking until wilted.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and the wilted spinach.
- Cut a slit into the side of each salmon fillet to create a pocket and stuff with the spinach mixture.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a pan with minced garlic over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant.
- Place stuffed salmon in a baking dish and pour over the garlic butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 450kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon in Garlic Butter transforms a simple fillet into restaurant-worthy elegance. Each tender salmon pocket bursts with a rich blend of wilted spinach, cream cheese, and nutty Parmesan, all swimming in fragrant garlic butter that adds luxury to every bite. This impressive dish comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like hours of effort. Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or unoaked Chardonnay—their bright acidity balances the richness while complementing the salmon’s natural oils.
