Delicious Stuffed Salmon Recipe for a Festive Christmas Dinner
This stuffed salmon recipe is perfect for a festive Christmas dinner, combining fresh spinach, feta, and roasted red peppers for a delicious and healthy main course.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- pan
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon (6 ounces each) approx. 170 grams
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 cups baby spinach packed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika regular or smoked
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 5.3 ounces feta cheese approx. 150 grams
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, placing the salmon pieces skin-side down.
- Cut each salmon piece lengthwise down the middle without cutting all the way through.
- Brush the salmon with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat, add spinach and seasonings, and sauté until the spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat and mix in the chopped roasted red peppers, feta, and parmesan.
- Fill the cut salmon with the spinach-feta mixture.
- Bake the salmon for 12-17 minutes until cooked through and opaque.
Notes
Fresh salmon is preferred for better texture; check doneness by cutting into the thickest part, which should be opaque. High-quality sheep’s feta is recommended for optimal flavor, and roasted red peppers can be replaced with sun-dried tomatoes if desired.