Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan
Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy, savory filling of fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. The blackened crust, achieved through a flavorful Cajun seasoning, adds an irresistible kick to this healthy meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Generously rub Cajun seasoning on both sides of each salmon fillet.
- Create a pocket in each fillet by slicing horizontally without cutting all the way through. Stuff the spinach mixture evenly into each salmon pocket.
- Place the stuffed fillets in the baking dish, drizzle with additional olive oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg