SPINACH AND PESTO-STUFFED SALMON

Spinach and Pesto-Stuffed Salmon image

These moist salmon fillets are filled with spinach, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts. They're both pretty and delicious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 thick-cut salmon fillets (5 ounces each)
Dash salt and pepper
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1 tablespoon pine nuts

Steps:

Cut a horizontal pocket in each salmon fillet by slicing to within 1/2 in. of opposite side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the spinach, pesto, tomatoes and pine nuts. Spoon into each pocket. , Place salmon on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 12-15 minutes or until spinach mixture is heated through and fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.