Salmon Stuffed W/Spinach Onion & Cheese

kelly in TO's Note:

This truly is a good dish, not at all overpowered by the onion, the cheese stands out as the prominent flavor. Healthy and delicious. Use lower-fat cheeses if desired.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup spinach, chopped and cooked
• 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 ounce cream cheese
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray a baking sheet with vegetable spray.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onion, let cook until just starting to soften, add the spinach, garlic, basil and oregano and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Add both cheeses and the salt and pepper to the skillet and mix well.
4. Make a horizontal slit through the side of the salmon going about 2 inches across creating a pocket, leaving room at both edges.
5. Divide the filling among each piece of salmon.
6. Next, in a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, parmesan and oil and sprinkle overtop of the 4 salmon fillets.
7. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes with a fork.

Reviews

[Stephie B.]

Delicious! We eat this a couple of times a month.