Feta, Spinach & Tomato Stuffed Salmon

 

Feta, Spinach & Tomato Stuffed Salmon

 

This Feta, Spinach & Tomato Stuffed Salmon is a flavorful, protein-wealthy dish that mixes gentle baked salmon with a creamy, tangy, and barely sweet vegetable-cheese filling. It’s ideal for a healthy dinner that still feels rich and satisfying, in particular if you enjoy Mediterranean-fashion food.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

2 huge salmon fillets (Salmon)

1 cup sparkling spinach, chopped

1 small tomato, finely diced

eighty–100g feta cheese, crumbled (Feta cheese)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon lemon juice

half teaspoon black pepper

half of teaspoon salt (adjust to flavor)

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (non-compulsory)

Toothpicks or kitchen wire (to hold fillets if needed)

🍳 Preparation Steps

1. Prepare the stuffing

Add chopped spinach and prepare dinner until wilted. Stir in diced tomato and cook dinner for every other 1–2 mins till slightly softened. Remove from warmth and permit it cool slightly.

Once cooled, blend in crumbled feta cheese, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and oregano. This mixture ought to be creamy, barely chunky, and aromatic.

2. Prepare the salmon

Take each salmon fillet and punctiliously slice a pocket within the middle without reducing all of the manner thru. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.

3. Stuff the fillets

Fill each salmon pocket generously with the spinach-feta-tomato aggregate. If wanted, secure the hole with toothpicks to hold the filling inner whilst cooking.

Four. Bake the salmon

Place the crammed salmon fillets on a lined baking tray or in a lightly greased baking dish.

 Bake for 18–22 minutes, relying on thickness, until the salmon is cooked thru and flakes effortlessly with a fork.

Five. Serve

Let the salmon relaxation for a few minutes earlier than serving. Remove toothpicks cautiously.

🌿 Flavor Notes

The salmon is wealthy, buttery, and tender.

The feta cheese provides a salty, creamy contrast.

The spinach gives earthiness and vitamins.

The tomato provides a mild sweetness and juiciness.

Lemon and garlic tie the entirety together with brightness and aroma.

💡 Tips

Don’t overbake the salmon—it have to stay wet inner.

You can add chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes for added Mediterranean flavor.

If you need a lighter model, lessen feta and increase spinach.