Stuffed Salmon Recipe
Indulge in our Stuffed Salmon Recipe, where tender salmon fillets meet a luscious Cajun-spiced cream cheese filling. This dish strikes the perfect balance between creamy and spicy flavors, making it an ideal option for family dinners or impressing guests at special occasions. With just 30 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can serve a deliciously elegant meal that looks as good as it tastes. Each bite is a flavorful delight, thanks to the perfectly seasoned salmon and rich filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each, skin on)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Cut a pocket in each salmon fillet and season with paprika, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, and Cajun seasoning until smooth.
- Stuff each fillet with the cream cheese mixture.
- In a nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Cook salmon fillets skin-side down for 6 minutes; flip and add butter, cooking for another 5 minutes until done.
- Serve garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet (5 oz.)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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