Blackened Salmon Stuffed With Spinach And Parmesan
A perfectly blackened salmon fillet stuffed with a creamy spinach and Parmesan filling, offering a harmonious balance of smoky, savory, and tangy flavors in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each, skinless
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook spinach for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Drain excess liquid, then mix with cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Carefully cut a horizontal pocket in each salmon fillet without slicing through completely.
- Spoon the spinach mixture into each salmon pocket evenly.
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt; rub over the tops of the fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon 2–3 minutes per side until blackened and crispy.
- Transfer to a 350°F (175°C) oven and bake 10–12 minutes until cooked through and flakes easily.
- Plate and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.