Heavenly Delicious Spinach Stuffed Salmon Elegant Date Night
A rich and elegant salmon dish filled with creamy spinach and Parmesan, perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 g each, skinless)
3 cups (90 g) fresh baby spinach
4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup (35 g) grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
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Add spinach and cook until wilted, 2–3 minutes. Cool and chop finely.
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Mix spinach with cream cheese, Parmesan, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Cut a pocket into each salmon fillet without slicing through.
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Season outside of salmon with remaining salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
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Fill each pocket evenly with spinach mixture.
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Bake 15–20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
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Broil 2–3 minutes if desired for golden top.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fully thawed salmon if using frozen and pat dry thoroughly.
Do not overbake; begin checking at 15 minutes.
Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.