Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Ingredients

Salmon:

• 4 skinless salmon fillets
• salt and pepper to season
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Filling:

• 4 oz (120 g) cream cheese at room temp
• 4 oz (120 g) frozen spinach thawed
• 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional Garlic Butter:
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

• Place each salmon fillet on a flat surface. Season both sides with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice. Cut a slit or pocket about 3/4 quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way.
• Squeeze excess liquid out of the spinach discard liquid. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
• Fill salmon 'pockets' with 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach dip, spreading evenly with the back of the spoon.
• For Stove Top:
• Heat butter and remaining oil in a skillet (or non stick pan) over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and fry until golden (about 6 to 7 minutes). Carefully flip and allow to cook on the other side until golden and cooked through (another 6-7 minutes, depending on the size of your fillets).
• Optional: cover with a lid and continue cooking for a further 2-3 minutes, if necessary, until cooked through. 
• Transfer to a warm plate to make garlic butter.
• Garlic Butter: Melt the butter in the remaining oil/juices in the pan leftover from the salmon. Add the garlic and lemon juice; saute until garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds). Remove and serve with the salmon.
• For Oven Baked Salmon:
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place stuffed salmon fillets in a shallow lightly greased baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through, opaque in centre and flakes easily with fork. 
• Pour pan juices out into a skillet or frying pan. Add butter, garlic and lemon juice; saute until garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds). Remove and serve with the salmon.
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Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon