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Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon

Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon: A Flavorful Healthy Delight

Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon is a high-protein, low-carb delight featuring flaky salmon fillets stuffed with sautéed spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Thick salmon fillets Center-cut for easy stuffing
For the Stuffing
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach Can substitute with kale
  • 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes Chopped
  • 3/4 cup Feta cheese Crumbled; can substitute with goat cheese or ricotta
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra-virgin, for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • to taste Paprika Smoked paprika adds depth

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut a pocket into each salmon fillet, being careful not to slice all the way through.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Remove from heat and mix in crumbled feta cheese until creamy.
  6. Stuff the salmon pockets with the spinach and feta mixture.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed salmon and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  8. Bake the salmon for 15-18 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  9. Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Customize fillings as desired.

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