BLACKENED SALMON STUFFED WITH SPINACH & PARMESAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You Will Need

4 salmon fillets (skinless, about 1.5 inches thick)

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Filling
2 cups fresh spinach

½ cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons cream cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon butter

For Seasoning (Blackened Rub)
1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

 

Instructions

Prepare the Filling:
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and sauté until wilted. Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan. Remove from heat and set aside.

Slice & Stuff the Salmon:
Cut a pocket in each salmon fillet lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Fill each pocket with the spinach mixture.

Season the Salmon:
Mix the blackened rub ingredients in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over the top and sides of each fillet.

Cook the Salmon:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets top-side down and sear for about 3–4 minutes. Carefully flip and cook another 3–5 minutes, until cooked through.

Serve:
Serve warm with a side of roasted vegetables or rice.