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Creamy rich filling of sauteed spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and small red pepper pieces for stuffed salmon.

The Best Stuffed Salmon Recipe (Creamy Spinach & Feta)

Stuffed Salmon is an elegant, easy dinner featuring flaky fillets packed with a creamy, rich spinach, feta, and red pepper filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
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Ingredients
  

Stuffed Salmon Ingredients
  • 4 thick salmon fillets about 6 oz (170g) each
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted, for brushing
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper for seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt for seasoning
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 0.25 cup red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • 1 Small sauté pan For cooking the spinach and peppers.
  • 1 Sharp paring knife For carving precise pockets into the fish.
  • 1 Light pink ceramic baking dish Or a standard 9x13-inch glass dish.

Method
 

Make the Stuffed Salmon
  1. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and small red pepper pieces, sautéing for about 2 minutes until softened. Toss in the fresh spinach and cook just until it wilts. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and drain any excess liquid.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled feta, and the cooled spinach and pepper mixture. Stir vigorously until the mixture is uniform, creamy, and rich.
  3. Place your 4 salmon fillets flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp paring knife, slice a horizontal pocket into the side of each fillet, cutting about three-quarters of the way through.
  4. Using a spoon, generously stuff the creamy spinach and feta mixture into the pocket of each salmon fillet. Press the top down slightly to secure. Arrange the stuffed fillets in your light pink ceramic baking dish.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush the top of each stuffed fillet generously with the melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with kosher salt and coarse black pepper. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is perfectly flaky and pink.
  6. Switch your oven to the broil setting for the final 1 to 2 minutes of cooking. Watch closely so the black pepper crust does not burn. Remove from the oven when the feta mixture is golden and bubbly, then serve immediately.

Notes

Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Always use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps in your filling.
Squeeze the Spinach: Gently press sautéed spinach with a paper towel before mixing to prevent a watery filling.
Check for Doneness: Salmon is perfectly cooked at an internal temperature of 145°F (62°C).