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Stuffed Salmon

Cultural Context

Stuffed salmon is a beloved dish in Greek cuisine, often featuring fresh ingredients like feta and herbs. Traditionally, it showcases the Mediterranean's emphasis on seafood and vegetables, making it a healthy yet flavorful option. This dish is popular for family gatherings and special occasions, highlighting the rich culinary heritage of Greece. Today, variations can be found globally, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pieces salmon fillet
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Maggi seasoning
2 cups spinach
1 pound shrimp
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 blocks cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a healthier, gluten-free option.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Butterfly the salmon fillets without cutting all the way through, creating a pocket for stuffing.

2

Season both sides of the salmon with 1 tablespoon each of paprika, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, all-purpose seasoning, black pepper, and Maggi seasoning.

3

Heat a pan to medium heat and sauté the spinach until completely soft, then remove from heat.

4

In the same pan, add shrimp and cook on one side for about 4 minutes before flipping them over to cook for another 2 minutes.

5

Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.

6

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pan with unsalted butter and sauté until fragrant.

7

In a bowl, combine the sautéed onion and garlic with 2 blocks of cream cheese and chopped shrimp, mixing until well combined.

8

Stuff the salmon fillets with the shrimp and cream cheese mixture, ensuring they are filled but not overstuffed.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

fishmilkeggs

Also Known As

Salmon with StuffingStuffed Fish

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