Cream Cheese and Herb Stuffed Salmon
Your new favourite way to serve fish!
This recipe is a great way to elevate fish! It includes a creamy and flavourful filling that is sure to make this recipe a favourite for everyone. This fish pairs well with roast asparagus and lemon-scented rice or steamed broccoli and roast potatoes. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and benefit our health. The best part about this recipe is it comes together quickly, even though it feels like a restaurant-quality meal!
Makes 4 servings
What You Need:
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin off)
- Olive oil
- 1/2 lemon
- Salt and Pepper
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 120 grams of cream cheese at room temperature (approximately half a 250 g block of cream cheese)
- 1/4 cup of minced herbs (i.e. basil, parsley, chives)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
How to Prepare the Stuffed Salon Recipe:
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F
- Place each salmon fillet on a flat surface. Using a sharp knife, cut salmon horizontally through the middle to create a “pocket” or slit. Cut ~3/4 through the salmon being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Drizzle olive oil on top of the salmon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, minced herbs, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fill each salmon “pocket” with cream cheese and place on a tin foil-covered baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and flaky.
- Squeeze 1/2 lemon over the salmon before serving.
Air Fryer Option: can also be made in the Air Fryer. Set Air Fryer to 200 degrees C (392 degrees F). Cook for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and flaky.
This is the perfect meal to make to impress your family and friends and is a delicious way to include more fish in your diet. Let us know what you think or try another delicious fish recipe below!
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Courtney Gault
Disordered Eating, Emotional Eating & Chronic Disease
Thoughtful and empathetic are words often used to describe Courtney. She strives to create genuine connections with clients and works to create an inclusive space for all. She is passionate about working with individuals struggling with health issues, yo-yo dieting recovery, disordered eating and helping clients feel at peace with food and their bodies.
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