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Classic Stuffed Salmon with Lemon-Dill Cream Cheese
Traditional dish · American
A traditional stuffed salmon recipe featuring a rich, creamy filling of cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon zest, and garlic, baked until flaky and golden.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillet, skin-on2 lbs
- Cream cheese, softened8 oz
- Fresh dill, chopped1/4 cup
- Lemon zest1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced2 cloves
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Butterfly the salmon fillet, leaving one side attached. Carefully create a pocket for the stuffing.
- 3
In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 4
Gently stuff the cream cheese mixture into the pocket of the salmon fillet.
- 5
Brush the outside of the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Place the stuffed salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 8
Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
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