Pan-Seared Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon

Sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and artichokes bring Mediterranean flavor to pan-seared stuffed salmon fillets in this quick and easy weeknight recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 330 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• 4 (8 ounce) salmon fillets
• 4 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 0.5 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make a horizontal slice in the center of each salmon fillet but do not cut all the way through.

Step 2

Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spinach and cook uncovered until tender, about 40 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a bowl.

Step 3

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place salmon fillets, skin-sides down, in the hot skillet and sear for 5 minutes. Gently flip and sear the other sides for 5 minutes. Flip again to finish cooking, about 5 minutes more.

Step 4

Add sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and feta cheese to the blanched spinach; mix to combine. Divide evenly and stuff into the salmon "pockets." Season fillets with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.