Salmon Stuffed with Spinach Mozzarella and Cream Cheese Served with Shrimp Alfredo
This delicious salmon dish features fillets stuffed with a creamy mixture of spinach, mozzarella, and cream cheese, seared to perfection. Served alongside a rich shrimp Alfredo, it’s a delightful meal that balances flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach, defrosted
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets generously with salt and black pepper. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, defrosted spinach, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well blended.
- Using a paring knife, carefully slice a pocket into each salmon fillet. Stuff each pocket with the cream cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 6 minutes until the skin is nicely seared.
- Flip the salmon fillets and add butter to the skillet. Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets. Continue cooking for another 6 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked through.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg