Mediterranean🐟 Seafood

Stuffed Mediterranean Salmon with Spinach and Greek Yogurt

Name: Stuffed Mediterranean Salmon with Spinach and Greek Yogurt
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 shallot; 3 garlic cloves; 5 oz baby spinach; 2 fire-roasted red peppers; 2 tbsp capers; 1 small preserved lemon; 2 tbsp Greek yogurt; ½ tsp Aleppo pepper; ¼ tsp kosher salt; ~¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1½ lb salmon filet; 1 lemon

⏱ 20 min🍽 Serves 4

Fresh salmon filets stuffed with a vibrant filling of wilted spinach, preserved lemon, roasted red peppers, capers, and creamy Greek yogurt. This elegant yet simple Mediterranean dish comes together in 20 minutes and is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

High-proteinLow-carb

Adapted from a video by The Mediterranean Dish

Mediterranean Salmon Recipe | Salmon Recipe in 20-Minutes or Less!

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Ingredients

extra virgin olive oilplus more for greasing the pan2 tsp
shallotfinely diced1
garlic clovesminced3
baby spinach5 oz
fire-roasted red peppershomemade or jarred, diced2
capersdrained and roughly chopped2 tbsp
preserved lemonhomemade or jarred, pith, peel and flesh finely chopped

Steps

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1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the finely diced shallot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
2
Stir in the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the baby spinach in batches, stirring as it wilts. You can cover the pan briefly with a lid to trap steam and speed up the wilting process.
3
Transfer the wilted spinach to a fine mesh strainer and press firmly with the back of a spoon or spatula to drain as much liquid as possible. Roughly chop the drained spinach on a cutting board.
4
In a bowl, combine the chopped spinach, finely chopped preserved lemon (or fried lemon if using), drained roasted red peppers, chopped capers, and Greek yogurt. Season with Aleppo pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine into a cohesive filling.
5
Working with center-cut salmon filets, place one hand on top of each filet and carefully cut a small slit lengthwise along the center to create a pocket for the filling. Repeat with the remaining three filets.
6
Lightly brush a baking dish or cast iron skillet with extra virgin olive oil. Season all sides of each salmon filet with kosher salt and black pepper, including inside the pocket.
7
Working with one salmon filet at a time, open the pocket and spoon the filling generously into the cavity. Place the stuffed salmon filet in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining filets.
8
Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the top of the stuffed salmon filets and brush to coat. Place the baking dish in the preheated 400°F oven and bake for 12–14 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
9
Remove the baked salmon from the oven and garnish with lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

Stuffed Mediterranean Salmon with Spinach and Greek Yogurt

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