Honey Glazed Stuffed Salmon (Print Version)
Salmon fillets cut to create pockets, stuffed with shrimp, spinach, cream cheese, and mozzarella, brushed with honey-lemon glaze and baked until golden.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Stuffing
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1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
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1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons butter
→ For the Salmon and Glaze
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2 salmon fillets
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ For Garnish
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Lemon slices
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees (190°C).
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Slice each salmon fillet horizontally to create a pocket - don't cut all the way through! You want to create a space to hold the stuffing.
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In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and chop the cooked shrimp into smaller pieces.
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In a bowl, mix together the chopped shrimp, chopped spinach, cream cheese, and shredded cheese. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Carefully stuff the shrimp and cheese mixture into the salmon pockets, distributing it evenly between the two fillets. Place the stuffed salmon in a baking dish.
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In a small bowl, mix together the honey, lemon juice, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush this glaze generously over the top of the salmon fillets.
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Arrange lemon slices around the fish in the baking dish. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the glaze is bubbling.
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Serve the stuffed salmon hot, garnished with the roasted lemon slices. This is restaurant-quality amazing!
# Notes:
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Be careful not to cut all the way through the salmon when making the pocket - you want a pouch, not two separate pieces.
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Make sure the cream cheese is softened so it mixes easily with the other stuffing ingredients.
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The honey glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven and adds amazing sweet flavor.
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This is a special occasion dish that looks impressive but is actually pretty easy to make!
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Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.