Roasted Stuffed Salmon

This dish is a particular treat if you have a big family, or a party of guests to serve. It's not the cheapest dinner to put together (these salmon filets can be kinda pricey), but, the dish is gorgeous and absolutely delicious. 

I bought this 2 pound beauty at Wholefoods for $32. The guys in the seafood department butterflied and skinned it for me which saved me time in the kitchen when it came to prepping this for the oven.  I was able to have this ready to roast in about 15 minutes and my guests were ecstatic that I chose to make this gorgeous fish for them. 

Roasted Stuffed Salmon

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:
1 (2-pound) center-cut boneless, skinless salmon fillet
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450 F. Butterfly salmon fillet through the center, without cutting all the way through, so that it lays open flat in one large piece like a book. Turn salmon over so skinned side is facing up and place on a clean work surface. In a bowl, mash together feta and ricotta until well blended.

2. Season salmon with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, then spread fillet with mustard. Arrange half of the spinach on top, leaving a 1–inch border around the edges. Evenly dot cheese mixture on top of spinach, then top with remaining spinach. Starting from one of the long sides, gently roll up salmon and tie snugly with cooking twine at 1-inch intervals.

3. Gently transfer salmon to an oiled baking sheet. Brush top and sides of salmon with oil and season with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Scatter dill and oregano over top and sides. Roast until salmon is just cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a serving platter, remove and discard the twine and serve.

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