Description
A delicious and flavorful Blackened Salmon stuffed with a creamy spinach and parmesan filling, perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup baby spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together spinach, parmesan, cream cheese, and minced garlic to make the filling.
- Slice a pocket into each salmon fillet and stuff with the spinach mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the seasoning mixture over the salmon fillets, coating them evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon fillets for 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the salmon is fully cooked.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist.
- You can adjust the spice levels by varying the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Blackened Salmon, Stuffed Salmon, Spinach and Parmesan, Healthy Salmon Recipes