Description
Indulge in this delectable Stuffed Salmon Recipe that brings together the savory richness of cream cheese and cheddar with a kick of Cajun spices, all nestled within perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also makes for an impressive centerpiece for your dinner table, whether it’s a casual weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of creamy filling and flaky salmon will surely have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each, skin on)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 ounces finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cut a pocket in each salmon fillet and season with paprika, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, and Cajun seasoning until smooth.
- Generously stuff each salmon pocket with the filling.
- Cook two salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil for about 6 minutes.
- Flip carefully using a fish spatula; add half a tablespoon of butter and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg