Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

4 (10.5oz/300g) salmon filets
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Filling:
4oz/113g frozen spinach, thawed
4oz/113g cream cheese
¼ cup parmesan
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Grease a medium baking pan with some olive oil and set aside.

Rinse filets under cold running water and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Transfer to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice each filet about ¾ quarter of the way through, creating a pocket.

Ensure not to cut all the way to prevent the spinach mixture from falling out.

Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Generously brush filets with this mixture and transfer them to the prepared baking pan. Set aside.

Mix spinach, cream cheese, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Using a spoon or a fork, thoroughly mix until fully incorporated. Carefully stuff the previously prepared salmon filets with the spinach mixture and optionally top with a couple of lemon slices. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately while fresh and warm.

Nutritional breakdown per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)

321 Calories
21.2g Protein
24.2g Fat
1g Fiber
4.5g Total Carbs
3.5g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.