Description
A rich and flavorful salmon dish stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese filling, then pan-seared to perfection. Quick, easy, and packed with nutrients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large salmon fillets
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed & drained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Pat salmon fillets dry, then cut a pocket into each fillet without slicing through.
- Stuff each salmon fillet with the spinach mixture.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter, then sear the salmon skin-side down for 5–6 minutes.
- Flip, baste with pan juices, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach instead of frozen—just sauté and drain it first.
- To bake, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American