Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon

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Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 cups fresh spinach 🥬
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese 🧀
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced) 🧄
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & black pepper

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🔪 1. Prepare the Salmon

  • Slice each salmon fillet in the middle to create a pocket.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.

🥬 2. Make the Filling

  • Heat olive oil in a pan.
  • Add garlic and spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes until spinach softens.
  • Mix in cream cheese and mozzarella until creamy.

🧀 3. Stuff the Salmon

  • Fill each salmon pocket with the creamy spinach mixture.

🔥 4. Cook

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook salmon for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.

🍋 5. Serve

  • Serve hot with lemon wedges, rice, or roasted veggies.

❓Q/A

❓Can I bake this instead?

✅ Yes! Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 15–18 minutes.

❓What cheese works best?

✅ Mozzarella gives a creamy melt, but parmesan also tastes amazing.

❓How do I know salmon is done?

✅ The salmon should flake easily with a fork.

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