Feta-Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Description

Simple, quick and delicious recipe. High protein. Love serving it with green beans and a baked potato for a special meal.

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese, or to taste
  • ⅓ cup frozen chopped spinach – thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
  • 2 stalks scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
  • 1 (3/4 pound) boneless salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Combine cream cheese
  3. feta cheese
  4. spinach
  5. and scallions in a small mixing bowl. Mash ingredients until well blended.
  6. Cut salmon fillet into 2 equal pieces. Brush the top of one piece with olive oil and place oiled side down in the prepared baking dish. Spread filling evenly over top; it will be about 3/4 inch thick. Place the second piece of salmon on the filling and brush the top with olive oil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes evenly with a fork and filling is hot
  8. 20 to 30 minutes. The time will depend on the size and weight of salmon used; check progress at 20 minutes to determine if additional baking time is needed.
  9. Remove from the oven and slice into 2 pieces to serve.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 2

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