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Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon

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Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon is a healthy, flavorful dish featuring succulent salmon fillets stuffed with a Mediterranean-inspired blend of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal or a special dinner.

Ingredients

For the Stuffing:

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped

3 cups baby spinach

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

2 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp sea salt

For the Salmon:

1 1 lb sockeye salmon fillet

Cooking spray

Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Stuffing:

    • In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the baby spinach and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

    • In a bowl, combine the sautéed spinach with the sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, Italian seasoning, and sea salt. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.

  2. Prepare the Salmon:

    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

    • Place the sockeye salmon fillet on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make a horizontal incision in the middle of the salmon, creating a pocket for the stuffing. Be careful not to cut all the way through the fillet—leave the edges intact.

    • Gently stuff the salmon pocket with the spinach, sun-dried tomato, and feta mixture. Press the stuffing lightly to ensure it stays inside the pocket.

    • Lightly coat the top of the salmon with cooking spray and season with sea salt to taste.

  3. Bake the Salmon:

    • Transfer the stuffed salmon to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with cooking spray.

    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

  4. Serve:

    • Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the stuffed salmon with a side of roasted vegetables, rice, or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

Notes

Add More Veggies: You can add other vegetables to the stuffing, like roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, or olives, for an extra Mediterranean twist.

Cheese Alternatives: If you don’t have feta, you can substitute with goat cheese or even cream cheese for a creamier filling.

Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a little chopped jalapeño to the stuffing for a bit of heat.

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