Spinach Stuffed Salmon Recipe, Easy Palak Stuffed Salmon 2025

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Salmon is everyone’s favorite. If cooked well, it is not only delicious but also provides an opportunity for the family to get together and brings happiness to the family members. So whenever you crave for it, you can cook it with this simple recipe.

Palak Stuffed Salmon Recipe Introduction:

This is a delicious and healthy dish in which tender fillets are filled with a wonderful creamy spinach and cheese. After filling, bake it or you can also pan-sear it.

This dish goes well with mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, fresh salad and it is great. It is perfect for family dinner or date nights.

Information: If you make any dish, then before making the dish, gather all the ingredients first so that you do not have to go here and there while making it.

Serves 4 to 5 people

Spinach Stuffing Ingredients:

Chopped fresh baby spinach 2 cups

Soft cream cheese 4 ounces

Grated Parmesan cheese ¼

Chopped garlic cloves 2

Shredded mozzarella cheese ¼

Olive oil 1 tablespoon

Black pepper to taste

Salt to taste

Pinch of red pepper flakes for heat (optional)

Salmon Ingredients

Skinless salmon fillets 4 (all 6 ounces)

Olive oil 1 tablespoon or 1½

Paprika ½ teaspoon

Salt (to taste)

Pepper (to taste)

Garlic powder or lemon pepper ½ teaspoon

Optional for garnish: fresh parsley, lemon wedges

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Skillet (use cast iron or nonstick)
• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet or  Baking dish
• Spatula or spoon
• Cutting board and knife
• Parchment paper or file, optional

Prep time:
Time to prepare all ingredients: 15 to 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 to 25 minutes

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Using the oven:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to make sure the oven is ready to cook the salmon evenly while the stuffing is moist and delicious.

2. Using the spinach:
To prepare the spinach filling, cook it well.
First, take a pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil to it and heat it on medium heat.
After it is hot, add finely chopped garlic to it, then fry it for 20 to 25 seconds. When the aroma comes, add chopped spinach and cook it for 2 to 3 minutes until it wilts.
After lightly cooking, put it in a mixing bowl and leave it to cool for a while.

How to mix the cheese:
After cooling, first add cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella to the spinach.  Then add a pinch of black pepper and a piece of red chili (if you are using it).

After adding all the ingredients, mix it well so that all the ingredients are mixed evenly. You will see that after mixing, a creamy stuffing mixture is formed.

Important information: Whenever the cream cheese is too hard or stiff, microwave it for 12 to 17 seconds to soften it before mixing.

3. How to prepare salmon fillets:

Before using salmon fillets, dry it with a paper towel.

Now take a sharp knife, small or big, so that you can cut easily, cut the edges of all the salmon horizontally like a deep pocket, make sure that it is not cut completely.

Now apply black pepper, salt, paprika inside the pocket on both sides of the fillets. But if you want, you can apply lemon pepper or garlic powder.

4. Stuffing of Salmon (How to stuff)

Now using a small spatula or a spoon, fill all the fillet pockets/bags with the prepared palak paneer gradually. Fill all of them in the same manner.

Press the stuffing carefully, be sure not to overfill so that it stays inside and doesn’t spill out while cooking.

If you feel it is too loose, you can secure it with a toothpick. This is sometimes necessary, not always.

5. Method of Cooking:

To get good texture and crispiness, bake or pan sear the stuffed salmon.

Option A: Best just bake

You can filet a baking sheet or even line a baking dish with parchment paper. You can use either of these.

Place the stuffed salmon fillets in a dish

Sprinkle a little olive oil over all the fillets.  Sprinkling oil will prevent the salmon from sticking and will release easily.

Now bake the salmon in a preheated oven for 19 to 23 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets (the time may be less if you are using thin fillets). Wait until the salmon turns opaque and shreds easily with a fork.

Option B: Pan-sear + bake for better texture and flavor:

Use an oven-safe pan and heat it over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil.

Place the fillets in the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Place the pan in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes and then bake until the salmon is cooked through. Check once or twice in between.

Tip: If the pan is not oven-safe, you can transfer the fillets to a baking dish after cooking.

6. How to check if the salmon is done:
When the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 145°F (63°C), insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the fish.

If you don’t have a meat thermometer, you can easily test it by checking for opaque flesh and probing it with a fork; it should shred easily.

7. Garnishing and serving suggestions
When you remove the salmon from the oven, let it rest for three to four minutes. Then

garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for brightness.

Serve with: Here are a few different tasty side dishes that would pair well with spinach-stuffed salmon:

• For a healthier option:
• Green beans sautéed with garlic
• Steamed asparagus with lemon wedges
• Brown rice or quinoa
• Roasted Brussels sprouts

• For a comforting side dish:
• Cheese and creamy mac
• Dinner rolls or garlic bread
• Mashed potatoes or cauliflower
• Buttery herb rice pilaf

Storing tips for leftovers:
Let any leftovers cool to room temperature.

Then refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.

To reuse, reheat in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit or you can reheat them slowly in the microwave.

Avoid freezing if you don’t have to because when the cream melts, the filling will turn out a little different, which can sometimes be unpleasant and can ruin the flavor you’re looking for.

Tips and Variations

What to add for more flavor:

Add sun-dried tomatoes or chopped artichokes to whatever spinach mixture you have on hand.
Also try using fresh herbs like dill, basil or chives for added flavor.

How to make it more cheesy:
Use fontina or gruyere instead of mozzarella for a thicker melt.

Fish to use:
Use other fish, if salmon isn’t available, try the stuffing technique with halibut or trout.

Final Thoughts:

Spinach Stuffed Salmon recipe may seem easy at times and difficult at times but it is full of deliciousness.
The creamy cheese and garlic spinach in this recipe make the salmon amazing because of the perfect cooked filling. You can make this dish anytime, whether you are cooking dinner or planning a romantic meal, this dish never disappoints you and becomes everyone’s favorite.