{"id":25044,"date":"2022-04-08T17:07:49","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T17:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=25044"},"modified":"2022-04-08T17:07:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T17:07:49","slug":"stuffed-salmon-over-rice-and-grilled-asparagus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=25044","title":{"rendered":"Stuffed Salmon Over Rice and Grilled Asparagus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p>Stuffed Salmon Over Rice and Grilled Asparagus<\/p>\n<h3>INGREDIENTS<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Salmon:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 skinless salmon fillets<\/p>\n<p>salt and pepper to season<\/p>\n<p>2 tablespoons lemon juice<\/p>\n<p>2 tablespoons olive oil divided<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon unsalted butter<\/p>\n<p><strong>Filling:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 oz (120 g) cream cheese at room temp<\/p>\n<p>4 oz (120 g) frozen spinach thawed<\/p>\n<p>1\/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese<\/p>\n<p>2 teaspoons minced garlic<\/p>\n<p>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional Garlic Butter:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon unsalted butter<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon minced garlic<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grilled Asparagus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 pound asparagus (choose thick spears)<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n<p>1 teaspoon kosher salt<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<\/p>\n<p>lemon wedges , if desired<\/p>\n<h2>DIRECTIONS<\/h2>\n<p>Place each salmon fillet on a flat surface. Season both sides with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and lemon juice.<\/p>\n<p>Cut a slit or pocket about 3\/4 quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way.<\/p>\n<p>Squeeze excess liquid out of the spinach discard liquid. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n<p>Fill salmon \u2018pockets\u2019 with 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach dip, spreading evenly with the back of the spoon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Stove Top:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heat butter and remaining oil in a skillet (or non stick pan) over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and fry until golden (about 6 to 7 minutes).<\/p>\n<p>Carefully flip and allow to cook on the other side until golden and cooked through (another 6-7 minutes, depending on the size of your fillets).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional:<\/strong>\u00a0cover with a lid and continue cooking for a further 2-3 minutes, if necessary, until cooked through.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer to a warm plate to make garlic butter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Garlic Butter:<\/strong>\u00a0Melt the butter in the remaining oil\/juices in the pan leftover from the salmon.<\/p>\n<p>Add the garlic and lemon juice; saute until garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds). Remove and serve with the salmon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Oven Baked Salmon:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Place stuffed salmon fillets in a shallow lightly greased baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through, opaque in center, and flakes easily with a fork.<\/p>\n<p>Pour pan juices out into a skillet or frying pan. Add butter, garlic, and lemon juice; saute until garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds). 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