cream cheese stuffed salmon
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Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6-8 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
Preheat the oven.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the stuffing.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped dill, chopped chives, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
Prepare the salmon.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Make a horizontal cut in the thickest part of each salmon fillet to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Stuff the salmon.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the pocket of each salmon fillet, dividing it evenly among the fillets.
Prepare the baking dish.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil. Place the stuffed salmon fillets in the dish. Season the tops of the salmon with a little more salt and pepper.
Add lemon slices.
- Arrange the lemon slices on top of and around the salmon fillets.
Bake the salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Serve.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the cream cheese stuffed salmon with a side of your favorite vegetables or a fresh salad.