Stuffed with tangy feta and lots of tender roasted red pepper strips, this feta stuffed salmon is an easy weeknight dinner with minimal ingredients.
Stuffed salmon is officially on the weeknight-friendly list and I know at first glance that doesn’t sound like it should work but it DOES.
We’re not messing around with any extra steps today with this salmon. The main prep components are prepping the salmon for stuffing and making the roasted red pepper feta filling. Even baking only takes 10-15 minutes!
Suffice to say, this belongs on your rotation right this moment.
Don’t let the stuffing part scare you away from this salmon! I promise, the roasted red pepper feta filling is so easy to make and only takes moments to stuff into the salmon.
Totally weeknight-worthy material here, folks. Goodbye, takeout.
This Stuffed Salmon features…
- Buttery, tender salmon fillets
- A flavorful spinach roasted red pepper feta filling
- Ready in only 40 minutes with 9 ingredients
Making the Stuffed Salmon
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Salmon
- Unsalted butter
- Baby spinach
- Roasted red peppers
- Feta cheese
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Parsley
Choosing Your Salmon
You will need about 1-1/2 lbs of fresh salmon for this recipe. I recommend purchasing a side of salmon so you can control the size of the individual fillets. For best results, go for a thicker side of salmon so you have room to cut into it for stuffing.
Prep the salmon for stuffing by removing the skin and then slicing into 4 uniform fillets. Now, carefully cut a pocket in each fillet about 2/3 deep, being careful not to cut all the way through. You’re ready for stuffing now!
Tips for Perfect Stuffed Salmon
- Use block feta – for best results, use block feta and crumble it by hand. Block feta melts much better than pre-crumbled.
- Handle salmon fillets with care – be very gentle when filling the salmon fillets to avoid ripping.
- Use a kitchen thermometer to test doneness – I recommend cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 130F for a moist and tender texture.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on this salmon.
- Use chicken – try using chicken breasts in place of the salmon fillets. Be aware, you will need to increase the cook time to 20-25 minutes.
- Try using more herbs – swap out the fresh parsley for basil or dill.
- Top salmon with a sauce – try drizzling salmon with an herb butter sauce or a lemon sauce.
Serving Suggestions
This salmon is great alongside many different kinds of meals! Try it with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, a big green salad, or pasta.
This stuffed salmon is so light on the ingredient list you definitely wouldn’t expect it to be jam-packed with this much flavor! The tender roasted red peppers, spinach, and feta make for such an incredible filling that holds up perfectly against the buttery, juicy salmon fillets.
You just won dinner and you did it SO easily.
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Roasted Red Pepper Feta Stuffed Salmon
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Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs salmon (choose a thicker cut)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup firmly-packed baby spinach
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup crumbled block feta cheese
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Remove skin from salmon, cut into 4 equal pieces, and carefully cut a pocket in each fillet about 2/3 of the way through. Season salmon on both sides with salt and pepper and set aside for a moment.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add spinach and roasted red pepper and saute 3-5 minutes until spinach is wilted. Add feta, garlic, lemon juice, zest, and parsley and saute an additional 2-3 minutes until feta is slightly softened. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff salmon with roasted red pepper filling and place in prepared baking dish. Bake salmon at 400F 10-15 minutes until salmon registers 130F. Serve salmon warm and enjoy!
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