Creamy Spinach Artichoke Salmon (Printable)
Salmon fillets filled with creamy spinach and artichokes, baked to a flavorful finish.
# What You Need:
→ For the Stuffing
01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
03 - 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ For the Salmon
10 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skinless
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1 lemon, sliced
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, Parmesan, sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pat the salmon fillets dry. With a sharp knife, cut a slit lengthwise in each fillet to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
04 - Stuff each pocket with an equal amount of the spinach-artichoke mixture, pressing gently to fill.
05 - Place the stuffed salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cream cheese stuffing keeps the salmon incredibly moist even if you accidentally overcook it by a few minutes
- It looks like something from a high-end restaurant but takes maybe ten minutes of active work
02 -
- The salmon will continue cooking slightly after you pull it from the oven, so aim for just barely opaque in the center
- If your stuffing seems too loose to stay in the pockets, chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before using
03 -
- If your salmon fillets vary in thickness, fold the thin ends underneath to create even thickness
- A piping bag makes stuffing the pockets so much less messy than using spoons