Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon in Garlic Butter



INGREDIENTS
Salmon:

· 4 skinless salmon fillets

· salt and pepper to season

· 2 tablespoons lemon juice

· 2 tablespoons olive oil divided

· 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Filling:

· 4 oz (120 g) cream cheese at room temp

· 4 oz (120 g) frozen spinach thawed

· 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

· 2 teaspoons minced garlic

· Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garlic Butter:

· 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

· 1 tablespoon minced garlic

· 1 tablespoon lemon juice


Instructions
· Place each salmon fillet on a flat surface. Season both sides with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice. Cut a slit or pocket about 3/4 quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way. 

· Squeeze excess liquid out of the spinach discard liquid. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. 

· Fill salmon 'pockets' with 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach dip, spreading evenly with the back of the spoon. 

For Stove Top: 

· Heat butter and remaining oil in a skillet (or non stick pan) over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and fry until golden (about 6 to 7 minutes). Carefully flip and allow to cook on the other side until golden and cooked through (another 6-7 minutes, depending on the size of your fillets). 

· Optional: cover with a lid and continue cooking for a further 2-3 minutes, if necessary, until cooked through. 

· Transfer to a warm plate to make garlic butter. 

· Garlic Butter: Melt the butter in the remaining oil/juices in the pan leftover from the salmon. Add the garlic and lemon juice; saute until garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds). Remove and serve with the salmon. 

For Oven Baked Salmon: 

· Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place stuffed salmon fillets in a shallow lightly greased baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through, opaque in centre and flakes easily with fork. 

· Pour pan juices out into a skillet or frying pan. Add butter, garlic and lemon juice; saute until garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds). Remove and serve with the salmon.

RECIPE NOTES
For remaining cream cheese mixture! 

· If you have too much cream cheese, you can create a creamy sauce with it for serving: 

· Mix remaining cream cheese mixture with 1/4 cup fish or chicken stock and 1/4 cup heavy cream (or thickened cream) in saucepan. 

· Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently, until combined and warmed through. 

· If you're wanting to save the reserved dip for later instead of using it in a cream sauce, simply refrigerate it up to 4 days OR freeze up to 3 months in a plastic container. 

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