Renowned for its upbeat and contemporary feel, this snazzy dish will have your guests feeling like big-city royalty after just one bite. Bayshore Salmon encompasses all the great cosmopolitan vibes you want in one classy meal. The flaky salmon fillets, stuffed with the creamiest spinach and parmesan filling and dripping with a garlic butter sauce, offer a true five-star dining experience that seriously only requires one-star effort. Trust us, this upscale gourmet-like entrĂ©e doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking… you’ll have it mastered in no time! It’s so easy, yet so elegant. Make sure your next entourage of salmon fillets is dressed to impress with our Bayshore Salmon recipe. Bon appĂ©tit!
Ingredients
For the salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 4 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and dried
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the optional garlic butter:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Step 1 –Season both sides of the salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, the salt, and the black pepper.
Step 2 –Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket along the side of the salmon fillets about 3/4 of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, add the spinach, the cream cheese, the parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons of the garlic, the salt, and the black pepper and mix well.
Step 4 –Fill the pockets of the salmon fillets with about 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon.
Step 5 –In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the remaining olive oil.
Step 6 –Add the filled salmon fillets and cook until they are golden and reach an internal temperature between 120-125 degrees F, about 6-7 minutes per side.
Step 7 –Transfer the salmon from the heat and keep warm.
Step 8 –In the same large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the remaining butter in the juices from the salmon.
Step 9 –Add the remaining garlic and the remaining lemon juice to the melted butter mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 10 –Serve the salmon fillets with the garlic butter.
