A delicious, restaurant-style salmon recipe inspired by the dish in your photo! Tender baked salmon topped/stuffed with spinach, creamy feta, tomatoes, onion, and herbs.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 150–180g each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Topping/Filling:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ small red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season salmon with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Remove from heat and mix in some feta cheese.
- Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Spoon the spinach mixture over or into the salmon.
- Add cherry tomatoes and remaining feta on top.
- Bake for 12–18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
- Finish with fresh herbs and lemon juice.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approx. Per Serving)
- Calories: 380–450 kcal
- Protein: 35–40g
- Carbohydrates: 6–10g
- Fat: 24–30g
- Fiber: 2–3g
- Sugar: 3–5g
Nutritional values are approximate and depend on ingredient quantities.
Nut Information
Nut-Free: Yes, this recipe contains no nuts.
Always check feta cheese, seasonings, and sun-dried tomato products for possible cross-contamination, especially if you have a severe nut allergy.
Q&A
Q: Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes! Thaw it completely and squeeze out excess water.
Q: Can I use another cheese?
Yes. Goat cheese, cream cheese, or mozzarella can work.
Q: Is this recipe low-carb?
Yes! Salmon and vegetables make it naturally low in carbohydrates.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Prepare the topping in advance and bake the salmon fresh before serving.
Q: What should I serve with it?
Try roasted vegetables, salad, quinoa, rice, or cauliflower rice.
