Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta (30-Minutes!) | Walder Wellness, RD (2024)

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1. Salmon:I like to use fresh rather than previously frozen salmon whenever possible. I find the texture is SO much more soft and tender! You can ask the people behind the fish counter to cut you 4 nice, evenly shaped pieces of salmon for this recipe – I would aim for about 6 ounces (170 grams) per piece. Personally, I found that longer pieces of salmon work best for stuffing.
2. Spinach: Baby spinach gets wilted on the stovetop, prior to mixing with the cheese, peppers, and spices. This makes it easier to stuff into the salmon.
3. Feta cheese: I used a high-quality block of sheep’s feta, stored in brine, for the best taste!
4. Parmesan: A bit of freshly grated parmigiano-reggianno adds a lovely, robust flavour to this recipe. I first tested this recipe without out – it certainly will work, but I did prefer it WITH the parmesan!!
5. Roasted red peppers: I added some jarred roasted red peppers to the stuffing – they pair so well, though you may leave them out if desired. You could also try swapping them with sun-dried tomatoes instead.
6. Italian seasoning: This season gets added to the spinach-feta mix. If you don’t have Italian seasoning, you can add in equal parts oregano, basil, and thyme instead (or some sort of variation on this!!)
7. Paprika: Added to the spinach-feta mixture as well. I used regular paprika, but smoked paprika will work as well.
8. Cayenne: Just a pinch of cayenne pepper is added for a hint of spice. It’s very subtle though – not “spicy.” You can omit if you don’t have it on hand.
9. Olive oil: A small amount of olive oil is used to cook the spinach and brush the salmon, prior to baking in the oven.

Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post!

STEP 1: Start by preparing your salmon while the oven preheats. Using a sharp knife, slice down the middle of each piece of salmon, lengthwise. Make sure that your knife doesn’t go all the way through, leaving the salmon flesh still attached at the bottom and on either end.

STEP 2: Place cut salmon on a lined baking sheet. Brush each piece with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

STEP 3: Next, heat a little olive oil on a pan and add spinach, Italian seasoning, paprika, and cayenne. Stir until wilted, which should only take a couple minutes.

STEP 4: Turn off the heat, then add in chopped roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and parmesan. Stir to combine well, pressing down on the feta to soften it.

STEP 5: Above is what the spinach feta “stuffing” should look like once it’s ready!

STEP 6: Spoon the spinach-feta mixture into the cut part of the salmon. Repeat until all mixture is used up and pieces of salmon are evenly filled!

STEP 7: Place salmon in the oven and bake for about 12-17 minutes, depending on desired doneness and how thick your fish is.

STEP 8: Make sure the salmon is cooked by cutting through the thickest part of the fish. It should no longer have a translucent-pink colour, and should instead be opaque with a whitish-pink colour!

This spinach and feta stuffed salmon is a source of quality protein, healthy fats, and some veggies. I recommend pairing it with a complex carbohydrate or starch to make a nutritionally-balanced meal.

Some ideas:

• cooked whole grains likefarro,quinoa, orbrown rice – this is how I personally served this recipe!
• pasta,couscous,ororzo– keep it simple by tossing with some olive oil, garlic, chopped herbs, and freshly-grated parmesan
• mashed, steamed, orroasted potatoesORsweet potatoes

For even more ideas, I’ve got a roundup ofsalmon side dishesif you want to explore that, too 🙂

Salmon is an excellent source of quality,completeprotein, which helps to protect bone health and prevent muscle loss, among many other functions.

• a 3-ounce serving provides 17 grams
• a 6-ounce piece will give you 34 grams

In addition to protein, salmon is rich in heart-healthyunsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3s.Omega-3sare known to support heart health, brain health, and to reduce inflammation overall.

On the micronutrient side, salmon is a great source ofB vitaminslike:

• vitamin B12
• vitamin B6
• thiamin
• riboflavin
• niacin

Salmon is also a good source of minerals likepotassiumandselenium.

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