Easy Stuffed Salmon Recipe with Creamy Spinach and Cheese Filling – Healthy & Delicious

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
• 5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 5 cups)
• 1 clove garlic (minced, about 1 teaspoon)
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan
• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (skin on or off)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach in handfuls, stirring until wilted. Incorporate garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese until melted, then add mozzarella and Parmesan until fully combined, creating a creamy spinach dip.
4. Cut a lengthwise pocket in each salmon fillet (without cutting all the way through). Place fillets on the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and fill each pocket with spinach mixture.
5. Drizzle remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil over fillets, brush to coat, and sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.

Enjoy this flavorful, healthy stuffed salmon recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or elegant entertaining!