Savory, creamy, cheesy, mouthwatering Salmon Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach. Prepare in less than 30 minutes and serve for lunch or dinner.
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This salmon is just what you need to spice up your dinnertime. It’s savory, creamy, and cheesy. Plus it’s low-carb and Keto friendly. If you know me, then I love quick, easy, and delicious recipes. You may also enjoy this tasty Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach, Cajun Honey Butter Salmon and Oven-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Pepper.
Serve with Quick Cauliflower in Air Fryer, Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad Recipe (Tabbouli) or Quick Persian Shirazi Salad.
Why This Recipe Works
- This stuffed salmon recipe packs delicious flavor and textures in every bite.
- It can be paired with Couscous Feta and Olive Salad or Indian Turmeric Rice.
- Double or triple the recipe to feed more people.
- This dish is ready in 30 minutes, making it a great weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Salmon: Make sure you use thick salmon fillets for this recipe because you will need to stuff the salmon with the spinach and ricotta mixture.
- Ricotta: This is a type of cheese. Use good-quality ricotta for this recipe.
- Spinach: Use fresh spinach for this recipe.
- Garlic: Crush a few garlic cloves for the ricotta and spinach filling. It helps to enhance the flavor of this dish.
- Seasonings: The salmon and filling will be seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
Tips and Substitutions
- Salmon: For a healthier option, bake salmon fillets in the oven at 180C/160C fan/gas 4 for 10-15 minutes instead of searing. The fillets can also be air fried at 200C/400F for 6-11 minutes.
- Ricotta: Feel free to swap the ricotta with cream cheese.
- Seasoning: You can add additional seasoning to the fillets to suit your taste.
- Searing: Make sure the filling does not spill while you are searing the fillets.
How to Make Salmon Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach
- Grab 2 fresh salmon fillets and cut a pocket in the fillet. Make sure you don't cut all the way through.
- Add a splash of oil to the salmon and season it with salt and pepper to taste. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- While the salmon is marinating prepare the filling. Add 2 cups of spinach to a bowl. Then, add 150 g of ricotta cheese, 1 crushed garlic clove, salt to taste, pepper to taste and mix until well combined.
- Remove salmon from the fridge and stuff each fillet with the filling.
- Then, heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a pan. Sear fillets on each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden.
- Serve with Roasted Carrots, Parsnips and Brussels Sprouts.
Recipe FAQS
This dish can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for 3-4 days.
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Salmon Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach
Equipment
- 1 Frying pan
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 100 g of ricotta
- 2 cups of Spinach
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt to taste
- Paprika to taste
- Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
Instructions
- Grab the salmon fillets and cut a pocket in the fillet. Make sure you don't cut all the way through.
- Add a splash of oil to the salmon and season it with salt and pepper to taste. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- While the salmon is marinating, prepare the filling. Add spinach, ricotta cheese, crushed garlic clove, salt to taste, pepper to taste to a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Remove the salmon from the fridge and stuff each fillet with the filling.
- Then, heat unsalted butter in a pan. Sear fillets on each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden.
- Serve with a wedge of lemon, vegetables or quinoa.
MHAST
This salmon dish is delicious! I love the combination of ricotta and spinach, and the salmon is cooked perfectly.
Jen Sim
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
Cyndi Scott
I have to bake this. What temp and how long?
Jen Sim
Hi Cyndi, I seared the salmon for this recipe. If you want to bake it instead you can bake it at for 10-15 minutes 400F/200C.
Janet
Made this for my dinner party and got so many compliments on this meal 🙂 I'll 100% been making this again!