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Healthy Baked Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta

Healthy Baked Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta

Flaky salmon fillets are filled with a bright mixture of wilted spinach, tangy feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon for a quick weeknight main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skinless, pin bones removed
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Stuffing

  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 5 oz baby spinach wilted and drained
  • 0.33 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • fresh dill chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Prep Filling

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add spinach and cook, stirring constantly, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove and drain any excess liquid.
  • Transfer spinach mixture to a bowl; stir in crumbled feta, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice until combined.

Assemble and Bake

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place skin-side down in the dish.
  • Cut a pocket into each fillet and fill with the spinach-feta mixture, dividing evenly.
  • Drizzle remaining lemon juice and a bit more olive oil over the fillets.
  • Bake until the edges are opaque and the center is slightly translucent, about 18–20 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped dill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

These salmon fillets can be assembled a day ahead to streamline dinner prep.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Always wash utensils and cutting boards thoroughly after handling raw fish to prevent cross-contamination.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 6g
Keyword Healthy Baked Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta, healthy salmon, spinach feta salmon, stuffed salmon
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