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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Spinach Stuffed Roast Salmon serves 6 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 2 (1-pound each) center-cut boneless, skinless salmon fillets
- 3 pn each kosher salt & black pepper, divided
- 4 oz ricotta cheese, drained
- 1 clv garlic, peeled & minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 c seasoned fine breadcrumbs
- 2 T olive oil, plus more for drizzling as needed
- 6 oz crumbled feta
- 6 oz baby spinach, washed & dried
- 1 c whole tarragon leaves
- 2 T grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 200g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 295 | |
| Calories from Fat 153 | 52% |
| Total Fat 17.38g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 9.46g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium 830mg | 35% |
| Potassium 837mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 19.97g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 3.16g | 2% |
| Protein 17.32g | 28% |
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