Blackened Salmon Stuffed with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients

• 24 oz salmon fillets
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 1 Prise salt (to taste)
• 1 Prise pepper (to taste)
• 1 piece lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add fresh spinach to the skillet, cooking until wilted (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and the sautéed spinach. Stir until well combined, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Make a pocket in each salmon fillet by slicing horizontally without cutting all the way through.
6. Stuff each salmon pocket with the spinach and cheese mixture, packing it tightly.
7. In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning mix generously over the outside of each stuffed salmon.
8. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the stuffed salmon fillets, searing for about 3-4 minutes on each side until dark and crusty.
9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until salmon is just cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
10. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.