If your grocery store is anything like mine, the seafood section is brimming with salmon. Is it just me, or have we all rapidly become avid salmon consumers? Perhaps we’ve finally realized that relying on fast food isn’t reliable or without consequences, or that our mothers were right: that eating nourishing foods makes us feel better. Regardless, you’re on the hunt for more ways to enjoy one of the most delicious foods out there and when you hit our site, you tap on this stuffed salmon recipe more than anything else. We think we know why!
It’s Flavorful
You’ve worked your way through all of the pan-seared salmon recipes the internet has to offer, but you’re bored. Thank goodness we did something different and stuffed the salmon before cooking it. There’s nothing boring about that. It’s also not just how we stuffed it, but what we stuffed it with that matters.
Using creamed spinach as inspiration we blended cream cheese with thawed, frozen spinach, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese. Adding one or two tablespoons to a “pocket” created in each fillet adds a savory punch to every single bite. It’s big on flavor, without a ton of extra work.
It’s Simple
A delicious recipe isn’t always a complicated one. We love keeping things easy and know that you do too. This stuffed salmon is simple in many ways. First, the ingredient list is short and includes plenty of kitchen staples. That means less shopping for you, but also less measuring and prepwork. Second, the instructions are clear and easy to follow and come with images to help you along the way. This takes away doubt and guesswork, allowing you to get dinner on the table in 25 minutes or less.
Kristina Vanni
It’s Super Versatile
The hardest decision you’ll have to make when preparing this recipe is deciding what to serve alongside it. You can keep it easy by heating up a bag of pre-cooked grains and tossing them with fresh herbs and a pat of butter or a little olive oil, or consider serving the salmon with buttered baguette slices.
If your grocery store has a deli section, pick up a container of your favorite side, or head to the produce section and grab what you need to make a delicious salad. Get some baby potatoes while you’re there—they’re small enough that they’ll cook in the same amount of time it will take to prepare the salmon. Toss them in oil, salt, and pepper, then roast them at 425 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until fork-tender. Garnish with fresh herbs or extra parmesan and dinner is done.
