Salmon Fillets stuffed with Sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Easy to make and a delicious way to enjoy Salmon. A perfect low carb dinner recipe that’s pan seared, great for meal prep and ready in less than 30 mins.
Easy Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Salmon
This stuffed salmon recipe is ideal for those who are following a low carb and high-fat diet. If so, go ahead and use butter instead of olive oil and use full-fat cheese. Alternatively, if you aren’t following a high fat and low carb diet, then you have the option to use light or fat-free cream cheese and olive oil. Vamp up the way you cook salmon for a change and add a burst of flavor to your meal. This Stuffed Salmon is so juicy and flavorful I have no doubt that you will love it.
Is it healthy to eat salmon?
Whichever way you decide to eat salmon, grilled, pan-fried, stuffed, it all comes down to how healthy is the actual salmon. Salmon is nutrient dense and a great source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids. They are also high in vitamins and minerals. Omega 3 fatty acids help maintain healthy brains, heart, and joints. Omega-3 is referred to as essential fatty acids because our body can’t make them, they have to be consumed.
What happens if you eat too much salmon?
Salmon is usually recommended to eat about twice a week as part of a healthy diet. According to this article, the benefits of consuming “too much” salmon or any other fatty fish outweighs its cancer-causing risks by far. Studies have shown that doing that reduces your risk of heart disease by 40%.
Is Salmon or Chicken Better for you?
In a sense, both are good for you. Chicken is much leaner than salmon and packed with way more protein. On the other hand, Salmon has great omega-3 fatty acids that you cannot find in chicken and has great benefits. Even though they are both a great source of protein and low in carbs, it is recommended to have 3-5 oz of salmon twice a week to get in those fatty acids that are essential to our body. Can’t really go wrong with either protein.
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If you happen to love salmon, check out these other salmon recipes that have been a hit!
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- Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe
- Grilled Lemon Dill Salmon Skewers
- Salmon Tacos With Corn Salsa
- Pan Seared Southwestern Salmon
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How to make this stuffed Salmon Recipe below:
Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 Skinless Salmon Fillets
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil or butter
- ⅓ Cup Cream Cheese Fat-free or light
- ¼ Cup Chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- ¼ Cup Basil Leaves chopped
- 2 Tbsp Finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- a few thin slices of lemon
Instructions
- First start preparing the salmon fillets, by seasoning them with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Next, cut them on halfway through the sides to create a pocket for the filling. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parmesan, and garlic powder.
- Gently stuff the salmon with the cheese mixture.
- Add olive oil (melt butter if using butter) in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add salmon and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and flaky.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and add more lemon slices to the pan if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
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