Here’s a complete recipe for Stuffed Salmon over Rice with Grilled Asparagus — elegant, flavorful, and perfect for a wholesome dinner.
Stuffed Salmon Over Rice and Grilled Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Rice
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- Salt, to taste
For the Grilled Asparagus
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Rice
- In a medium pot, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat.
- Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in broth and add salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15–18 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
Step 2: Make the Salmon Filling
- In a small bowl, mix chopped spinach, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice a pocket in each salmon fillet without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each fillet generously with the filling.
Step 3: Cook the Salmon
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon fillets 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and filling is heated.
Step 4: Grill the Asparagus
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill asparagus 3–5 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and slightly charred.
Step 5: Serve
- Plate a portion of rice.
- Place stuffed salmon on top.
- Arrange grilled asparagus alongside.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Tips
- For extra flavor, drizzle salmon with a light lemon-butter sauce.
- Spinach can be substituted with kale or Swiss chard.
- Breadcrumbs can be panko for a crunchier texture.
- Make sure salmon pockets are sealed to prevent filling from leaking.
If you want, I can also give a creamier stuffed salmon version with a garlic-butter sauce that pairs perfectly with the rice and asparagus.
