Creamy Tuscan Shrimp-Stuffed Salmon
A delightful dish featuring tender salmon fillets stuffed with shrimp, spinach, and tangy lemon, perfect for a healthy and impressive meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Add some olive oil to a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink. Next, add the spinach and cook until it wilts.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese until everything is combined.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each salmon fillet and stuff it with the shrimp mixture.
- Place the stuffed salmon in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve the dish hot, with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top.
Notes
Pairs well with a side salad, steamed vegetables, rice, or pasta. Garnish with lemon slices or herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg