This Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan is a flavorful and elegant meal with a crispy, blackened exterior and a creamy, cheesy spinach filling. A perfect dinner for any occasion.
4 salmon fillets, skinless
3 cups fresh spinach (or 2 cups frozen, thawed and drained)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
4 oz cream cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp blackened seasoning
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, juiced and zested
Salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Sauté garlic and spinach in olive oil, then mix with cream cheese, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stuff the salmon fillets with the mixture.
Coat the fillets in blackened seasoning.
Sear the salmon in butter and oil for 2–3 minutes on each side, then bake for 8–10 minutes.
Drizzle with lemon juice and zest before serving.
Swap cream cheese for ricotta for a lighter version.
Add chopped jalapeños for extra spice.
Serve with quinoa or roasted vegetables.