Description
Mediterranean-inspired Stuffed Salmon delivers a symphony of flavors that dance across your palate with Mediterranean herbs and creamy feta. Elegant yet simple, this dish promises a gourmet experience you can easily create in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (2 kg/68 oz each), skinless and boneless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ⅓ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thermal Preparation: Calibrate oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking vessel with light lubrication or parchment paper lining.
- Salmon Modification: Delicately carve a discreet cavity along each fillet’s lateral surface, preserving structural integrity. Massage fillets with olive oil and dust with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Filling Composition: Integrate spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper into a harmonious mixture, ensuring comprehensive incorporation of ingredients.
- Fillet Transformation: Strategically distribute filling into salmon pockets, gently sealing the delicate chambers to retain the creamy interior.
- Thermal Treatment: Position prepared salmon in the prepared baking vessel and expose to preheated oven. Roast for 18-22 minutes until fish achieves optimal doneness, characterized by easy flaking and reaching an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Culinary Presentation: Allow salmon to rest briefly after extraction from oven, then present alongside complementary accompaniments such as roasted vegetables, grain medleys, or crisp salad compositions.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh salmon fillets with vibrant color and minimal fishy smell for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a sharp knife and slice carefully, keeping the bottom and sides intact to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Pat spinach dry before mixing with cheese to prevent excess liquid that could make the filling watery or soggy.
- Check salmon at 18 minutes to avoid overcooking, as salmon can quickly become dry and tough when left in the oven too long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg