β¨ Introduction
This creamy, garlicky, and perfectly blackened salmon π§π is your next dinner obsession. Quick, easy, and packed with flavorβperfect for ftour or festive meals π.
π§ Ingredients
- π 4 salmon fillets (6β8 oz each)
- π₯ 2 tsp avocado oil
- πΆοΈ 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- π§π§ 1 tsp garlic salt
- π₯¬ 2 cups baby spinach, wilted
- π§ Β½ cup shredded mozzarella
- π§π§ 3 tbsp garlic butter, softened
- π Zest of 1 lemon
- πΏ Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
π©βπ³ Directions
- πͺ Prepare the salmon: Cut a horizontal pocket into each salmon fillet. Set aside.
- π₯£ Make the garlic filling: Mix wilted spinach, mozzarella, garlic butter, and lemon zest. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- π₯ Stuff the salmon: Spoon the garlic butter mixture into the pockets of the salmon fillets.
- π’οΈ Season the exterior: Rub salmon with avocado oil and sprinkle Cajun seasoning and garlic salt evenly.
- π₯ Sear it up: Heat skillet over medium-high. Cook salmon 3β4 minutes per side until blackened and flaky. Cover for the last minute to melt stuffing.
- πΏ Finish and garnish: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
β±οΈ Time & Nutrition
- π Prep Time: 15 minutes
- π₯ Cook Time: 10 minutes
- β³ Total Time: 25 minutes
- π½οΈ Servings: 4
- π₯ Calories: ~375 per serving
β Conclusion
Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach & Garlic Butter is bold, creamy, and unforgettableβa skillet of flavor and comfort π§πππ₯.
β€οΈ Lovers
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Families
- π Seafood fans
- π Holiday hosts
- πΈ Instagram foodies
- π€² Muslims in Maghrib