Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon & Shrimp

An indulgent, restaurant-style dish: flaky salmon fillets stuffed with a creamy spinach filling and topped with juicy shrimp in a silky garlic cream sauce.

🛒 Ingredients

🐟 Salmon

4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
Salt & black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

🥬 Spinach filling

2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, squeezed dry)
3 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste

🍤 Shrimp & sauce

250 g (½ lb) shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the salmon

Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)
Cut a pocket into each salmon fillet (don’t cut all the way through)
Season inside and outside with salt and pepper

2. Make the filling

Sauté spinach briefly until wilted (if fresh), then cool
Mix spinach with cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper

3. Stuff the salmon

Fill each salmon pocket generously with the spinach mixture

4. Sear & bake

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet
Sear salmon 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden
Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10–12 minutes until cooked through

5. Cook the shrimp & sauce

In another pan, melt butter and sauté garlic
Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink, then remove
Pour in cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and seasoning
Simmer until slightly thickened
Return shrimp to the sauce

6. Assemble

Spoon creamy shrimp sauce over the stuffed salmon
Garnish with parsley or extra lemon

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes
Pair with roasted asparagus or broccoli
Add crusty bread to soak up the sauce

🔥 Tips

Don’t overcook shrimp—they get rubbery fast
Use thick salmon fillets for easier stuffing
Let sauce simmer gently—not boil—to stay creamy
Add a pinch of chili flakes for a little heat

✨ Why it’s special

You get layers of flavor and texture: rich creamy spinach filling, tender salmon, and a luxurious garlic shrimp sauce—all in one dish.