Description
Blackened salmon stuffed with spinach & parmesan delivers a gourmet experience that elevates seafood to new heights. Crispy exterior and creamy interior make this dish a delightful fusion of flavors you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each, skinless)
Stuffing Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Transform fresh spinach into a velvety filling by sautéing in a skillet until completely wilted, then thoroughly drain excess moisture.
- Blend the cooled spinach with creamy cheese, sharp Parmesan, minced garlic, and delicate seasonings until uniformly mixed.
- Carefully slice each salmon fillet horizontally, creating a deep pocket without cutting completely through the fish.
- Generously fill salmon pockets with the prepared spinach and cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Create a robust spice blend by combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cracked black pepper, and kosher salt.
- Massage the spice mixture intensely over the salmon’s surface, coating every millimeter for maximum flavor infusion.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet with olive oil to medium-high heat, creating an ideal searing environment.
- Sear salmon fillets for precisely 2-3 minutes per side, developing a dark, crispy exterior with beautiful caramelization.
- Transfer seared salmon to a preheated 350°F oven, allowing 10-12 minutes for complete cooking and maintaining tender texture.
- Plate the blackened salmon alongside bright lemon wedges, offering a zesty complement to the rich, herbaceous fish.
Notes
- Customize the spinach filling by adding herbs like dill or chives for extra flavor complexity.
- Ensure spinach is thoroughly drained to prevent watery filling and maintain stuffing’s creamy texture.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for richer consistency and better binding of filling ingredients.
- Opt for wild-caught salmon for superior nutritional profile and more sustainable seafood choice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg