Description
This recipe brings to mind cozy weekend dinners when something a little extra made the evening feel special. With creamy feta, tender spinach, and rich roasted peppers wrapped inside juicy salmon, it’s a dish that’s both elegant and incredibly simple. Perfect for guests—or just treating yourself to something beautiful.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, approx. 170g)
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
3 cups baby spinach, packed
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika (regular or smoked)
Pinch of cayenne pepper
5.3 oz block feta cheese (approx. 150g)
¼ cup grated Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended)
¼ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté spinach until wilted. Remove from heat.
In a bowl, combine cooked spinach, crumbled feta, Parmesan, and red peppers.
Slice a pocket into each salmon fillet and stuff with the cheese mixture.
Rub salmon with remaining olive oil, then season with Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Bake for 15–18 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
Notes
Delightfully simple, impressively delicious—this stuffed salmon is your new go-to for elevated weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~480 per serving
- Fat: 32g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 12g per serving
- Fiber: 5g g per serving
- Protein: ~38g per serving