Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon: An Easy, Healthy Dinner
This easy and healthy Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon recipe features sockeye salmon fillets filled with a delicious mixture of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese. Baked to perfection, it's a flavorful dinner option that comes together quickly.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound sockeye salmon fillet cut into 4 (1/4-lb) fillets
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
Seasoning & Oil
- sea salt to taste
- as needed avocado oil or cooking oil of choice
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes and heat them in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add baby spinach once the tomatoes are sizzling, and cook until the spinach is wilted.
- Remove the pan from heat, then stir in the feta cheese and sea salt to create the filling mixture; set it aside.
Assembly & Baking
- Place salmon fillets on a cutting board and slice each in half horizontally, leaving ¼” to ½” still attached to form a pocket.
- Brush the salmon with avocado oil, sprinkle with sea salt, then transfer them to the prepared baking sheet and stuff each fillet with the filling mixture.
- Bake the stuffed salmon on the center rack for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked through.
Serving
- Serve the Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon with your favorite side dishes and enjoy.
Notes
For best results, ensure the salmon fillets are sliced carefully to create a pocket without cutting all the way through. Adjust sea salt to your personal preference.