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Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan

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Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Parmesan is a rich yet healthy dish featuring bold, smoky spices and a creamy, cheesy spinach filling. Perfectly seared and oven-finished, it’s an elegant yet easy dinner ideal for both weeknights and entertaining.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing & Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (thick-cut, skinless or skin-on)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for cooking)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté spinach with minced garlic until wilted. Cool slightly, then mix with cream cheese and Parmesan until creamy.
  3. Cut a deep pocket into each salmon fillet without slicing through.
  4. In a small bowl, mix paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  5. Rub seasoning mix all over salmon fillets.
  6. Stuff each fillet with the spinach-Parmesan mixture.
  7. Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon 2–3 minutes per side until blackened.
  8. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
  9. Let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Add sun-dried tomatoes or artichokes to the filling for extra flavor.
  • Swap Parmesan with pecorino or goat cheese for a different twist.
  • Use trout or chicken breasts instead of salmon for variety.
  • Skip searing and bake directly for a slightly milder version.
  • Make ahead by stuffing salmon and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking.

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