Description
Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon is a stunning, flavor-packed dish that’s surprisingly simple to make. Each fillet is filled with a savory blend of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives, then glazed with a sweet and spicy honey-garlic topping. It’s the perfect balance of healthy, indulgent, and easy—a go-to for busy weeknights or dinner parties alike.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry and slice a deep pocket in the center of each, without cutting all the way through.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 clove minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and olives. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Stuff each salmon fillet with the spinach mixture.
6. In a small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, honey, paprika, chili flakes, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
7. Brush glaze over the top of the stuffed salmon.
8. Bake for 16–18 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and glaze is slightly caramelized.
9. Serve hot with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t overstuff the salmon or it may spill out while baking. A little overflow is okay, but keep it neat.
Use wild-caught salmon if possible for the best texture and flavor.
For extra crispiness, broil the salmon for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: stuffed salmon, Mediterranean dinner, healthy seafood recipe