baked, stuffed wild salmon filets

Name: BAKED, STUFFED WILD SALMON FILETS
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 10-12 - medium sized, fresh or frozen shrimp chopped small, (tails removed); 1 package(s) 300 grams, frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed to remove excess liquid); 1/4 cup(s) feta cheese, (chopped small); 1/8 cup(s) “zatarain’s fish-fry” (if you do not have zatarain’s, use any finely ground white corn meal or corn meal flour… martha white, for instance.); 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh basil leaf; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped, fresh italian parsley; 2 - wild salmon filets, skin on, (about 15 inches in length); - old bay seasoning, for rubbing the salmon flesh; 1 large whole lemon, cut into at least 8 slices; 2 tablespoon(s) salt-free butter or margarine, at room temperature for easy spreading; - foil wrap for baking prepared salmon; - olive oil, extra virgin, for drizzling

(1 RATING)

52 Pinches

Elaine Radu

Toronto, ON

Updated on Apr 14, 2012

I usually bake this recipe in my barbeque, on a plank, but it can be baked in your oven, just as well, with same tasty results. If you have a pre-mixed salmon-rub, by all means use that on the fish flesh. If not, then Old Bay Seasoning is good to go.

Rate

No Image

prep time 35 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Barbecue

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

10-12 - medium sized, fresh or frozen shrimp chopped small, (tails removed)
1 package 300 grams, frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed to remove excess liquid)
1/4 cup feta cheese, (chopped small)
1/8 cup “zatarain’s fish-fry” (if you do not have zatarain’s, use any finely ground white corn meal or corn meal flour… martha white, for instance.)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaf
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh italian parsley
2 - wild salmon filets, skin on, (about 15 inches in length)
- old bay seasoning, for rubbing the salmon flesh
1 large whole lemon, cut into at least 8 slices
2 tablespoons salt-free butter or margarine, at room temperature for easy spreading
- foil wrap for baking prepared salmon
- olive oil, extra virgin, for drizzling

How To Make baked, stuffed wild salmon filets

Step 1

PREPARE THE STUFFING in a bowl, mix well first 6 ingredients. set aside and continue with the other preparation. Set aside for later use.

Step 2

METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SALMON Tear off 2 sheets of foil, long enough to fold over the salmon at each end, and prepare as follows….
Step 3

Rub two, salmon filets lightly with salmon rub, or old bay seasoning (flesh sides only).
Step 4

Slather one side of each length of foil, with salt free butter or margarine.
Step 5

Lay half the lemon slices on the bottom length of foil.
Step 6

Place one filet, skin-side down, lengthwise, on one piece of lemon-buttered foil.
Step 7

Spread all the stuffing, and pack down along the entire length of fish.
Step 8

Place the second filet, skin side up onto the first filet and stuffing. Press down tightly.
Step 9

Butter the upper skin with butter or margarine.
Step 10

Press the edges of the salmon together, lightly to seal… add the remaining lemon slices to the top filet.
Step 11

Cover the fish tightly, with the second piece of foil; bring the sides and ends of the foil up and over as far as it will go.
Step 12

Make a slit 1/2 way along in the pouch. Drizzle olive oil into the pouch. Be generous.
Step 13

Set on an oven-proof baking (grilling) pan. Cook in your outdoor grill, or oven for 3/4 of an hour, or until done….
Step 14

TO SERVE: Slice the fish, across the body, one slice at a time, with a very sharp knife.
Step 15

Peel the top skin from the first slice. It will remove very easily. Do not use a serrated blade. With a spatula, lift the slice by inserting spatula between flesh and bottom skin; lift and place on individual plates. You should have a top and bottom slice of filet complete with beautiful stuffing.
Step 16

Continue with the rest of the salmon, one slice at a time. Serve with your favourite sides. (eg. Rice, Orzo, roasted mixed root vegetables, fingerling potatoes and pearl onions, etc.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes