Description
This Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan is a restaurant-quality dish that’s incredibly easy to make at home! Juicy salmon fillets are seasoned with bold Cajun spices, then stuffed with a creamy blend of fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. A perfect combination of smoky, creamy, and savory flavors, this dish is perfect for date nights, dinner parties, or when you just want to elevate your weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix together the spinach, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and minced garlic until well combined. Set aside.
- Season the Salmon: In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub the seasoning mixture evenly on all sides.
- Stuff the Salmon: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the thickest part of each salmon fillet. Spoon the spinach-Parmesan mixture into the pockets, packing it in tightly.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and slightly crisp.
- Bake the Salmon: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving. Pair with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Notes
- For even cooking, choose salmon fillets of similar thickness.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the seared salmon to a baking dish before baking.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: salmon recipes, blackened salmon, stuffed salmon, quick dinner