Name: Baked Stuffed Salmon With Spinach and Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 pieces of salmon (6 oz (170 g) each; longer pieces work best); 30 ml vegetable oil (divided); 710 ml baby spinach, packed; 5 ml Italian seasoning; 5 ml paprika (regular or smoked); A pinch of cayenne pepper; Approx. 150 g block of beef cheese; 60 ml parmesan, freshly grated (I recommend parmigiano-reggiano); 60 ml jarred roasted red peppers (chopped into small, 1/4-inch pieces); Salt + pepper, to taste

Description

Discover how to make a delicious Baked Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Feta recipe that is sure to impress your dinner guests. Perfect for seafood lovers!

Ingredients

4 pieces of salmon (6 oz (170 g) each; longer pieces work best)
30 ml vegetable oil (divided)
710 ml baby spinach, packed
5 ml Italian seasoning
5 ml paprika (regular or smoked)
A pinch of cayenne pepper
Approx. 150 g block of beef cheese
60 ml parmesan, freshly grated (I recommend parmigiano-reggiano)
60 ml jarred roasted red peppers (chopped into small, 1/4-inch pieces)
Salt + pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Set your oven to 400°F and prepare a baking tray by covering it with parchment paper. Lay the salmon pieces on the prepared tray with the skin side facing down.
Carefully make a lengthwise incision down the center of each salmon piece using a sharp knife. Be cautious not to cut all the way through, ensuring the salmon remains connected at the base and ends.
Coat the salmon with 15 ml of vegetable oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Leave it aside for now.
Heat the remaining 15 ml of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the spinach, Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly until the spinach wilts.
After turning off the heat, mix in the chopped roasted red peppers, crumbled beef cheese, and grated parmesan. Stir thoroughly, pressing the beef cheese to create a cohesive mixture.
Fill the slit in the salmon with the spinach and cheese mixture. Continue until all the salmon portions are filled evenly.
Transfer the salmon to the oven and bake for 12 to 17 minutes, adjusting for your preferred level of doneness and the thickness of the salmon. Take out of the oven and enjoy while hot!

Notes

Note: Enhance the spiciness by increasing the cayenne pepper in the spinach and cheese mixture.
Experiment with feta or goat cheese for a unique flavor profile.
Add breadcrumbs on top of the stuffed salmon for a crunchy texture before baking.