When you’ve got wild Alaska salmon as your star ingredient, you know you’re in for a catch of a meal. This stuffed salmon with spinach takes your taste buds on a little adventure—think of it as the perfect blend of ocean-fresh goodness and garden greens, with a twist of sophistication. Whether you're impressing guests or just treating yourself (because you deserve it), this dish proves that wild-caught salmon and wholesome spinach are the real power couple. It’s healthy, hearty, and so delicious, you’ll wish you had an extra filet!
Stuffed Wild Alaska Salmon with Spinach
Ingredients:
Spinach Stuffing
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4 to 5 ounces baby spinach leaves, chopped
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1 cup grated Gruyere
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5 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes (not in oil), chopped
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1 tablespoon chopped chives
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Juice of one lemon
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Alaska Salmon
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4 wild Alaska salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
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Olive or grape seed oil, as needed
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
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Step 1. Prepare the spinach-In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, chopped spinach, sun dried tomatoes, Gruyere, chives and juice of the lemon.
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Step 2. Stuff the salmon fillets- Cut each Alaska salmon fillet horizontally in center to make a cavity to place the stuffing. (Do not cut all the way through fish.) Spoon some spinach stuffing into each salmon cavity.
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Step 3. Prepare and cook the salmon- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper; transfer salmon to baking sheet. Drizzle the salmon fillets with oil then season with salt and pepper. Bake until salmon is thoroughly cooked, about 20 minutes.
