Description

This easy yet elegant stuffed salmon recipe with spinach and pistachio stripe features vibrant colors and textures, promising crispy edges and a creamy, flavorful center. It is a healthy, impressive meal perfect for busy families, combining great taste and presentation with minimal effort.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets, 4-6 oz each, skin on or off
10 oz fresh spinach
0.5 cup raw pistachios
0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon zest
2 cloves minced garlic
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste
Fresh black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare Stuffing: In a 10-inch skillet, saute fresh spinach over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until completely wilted and bright green. Transfer to a fine-mesh sieve and firmly press out all excess water. Roughly chop raw pistachios. In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed spinach, chopped pistachios, panko breadcrumbs (whole wheat panko boosts fiber!), Parmesan, lemon zest, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper until well mixed. (If the mixture looks too dry, add an extra drizzle of olive oil or a splash of broth.)
Prep Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Carefully slice a pocket horizontally into the thickest side of each fillet, ensuring you do not cut all the way through to the other side or ends.
Stuff and Bake: Spoon the spinach pistachio mixture generously into each salmon pocket, filling them evenly without over-stuffing. Lightly brush the outside of each fillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with extra salt and pepper. Place the prepared fillets on a baking sheet. Bake at 400F (200C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through, flakes easily with a fork, and the crust looks lightly golden. (Remember not to over-bake the salmon to keep it moist and tender.)

Notes

Ensure spinach is thoroughly squeezed to prevent a wet stuffing. Pat salmon dry for crispy skin. Do not over-bake salmon to keep it moist and tender. Consider adding fresh dill or red pepper flakes to the stuffing for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: General

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet (approx. 170 g)
Calories: 550 calories
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 45 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg