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Baked Green Goddess Feta Stuffed Salmon with Fresh Herbs and Lemon

A perfectly cooked fillet of green goddess feta stuffed salmon, topped with fresh herbs.
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Make this impressive, flavor-packed stuffed salmon featuring a bright green goddess filling mixed with salty feta cheese. It is a simple, healthy baked salmon dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt (optional, feta is salty)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the salmon: If the fillets are thick, carefully butterfly them by slicing horizontally almost all the way through, creating a pocket for the filling. If they are thin, you can simply slice a deep pocket into the top center of each fillet.
  3. Make the green goddess feta filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled feta, parsley, chives, dill, tarragon, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
  4. Stuff the salmon: Gently spoon the filling mixture into the pockets you created in the salmon fillets. Do not overstuff.
  5. Place the stuffed salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil and season with black pepper.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can use Greek yogurt instead of half the cream cheese in the filling.
  • If you prefer pan-searing, sear the salmon skin-side down in an oven-safe skillet for 3 minutes, then transfer the skillet to the oven to finish cooking for 8-10 minutes.
  • Use high-quality fresh herbs for the best green goddess flavor.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/green-goddess-feta-stuffed-salmon-recipe/