Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that’s flavorful, healthy, and impressive enough for guests? This Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon is it. Juicy salmon fillets are packed with a savory mix of spinach, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and garlic, all baked to flaky perfection. It’s a perfect low-carb, high-protein dinner for busy nights or special occasions. If you're into easy recipes, healthy meals, or crave Mediterranean flavors, this one's for you.
Ingredients
1 lb salmon fillets (4 center-cut portions)
2 cups fresh spinach
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup Kalamata olives, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry and cut a horizontal pocket into the thickest part of each fillet without cutting through.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, feta, olives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the spinach mixture.
6. Stuff each salmon fillet with the prepared filling, pressing gently into the pockets.
7. Place the stuffed fillets on the baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika if using.
8. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
9. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
Use center-cut, skin-on salmon fillets for the best shape and structure for stuffing.
Be careful not to over-salt—feta and olives already bring plenty of saltiness.
For extra crisp on top, broil the fillets for 1–2 minutes at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: stuffed salmon, Mediterranean dinner, easy salmon recipe, healthy baked fish