Creamed Spinach Stuffed Salmon

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INGREDIENTS

4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened

1/2 c. shredded mozzarella

1/2 c. frozen spinach, defrosted

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Pinch of red pepper flakes

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp. butter

Juice of 1/2 lemon

DIRECTIONS

1. Season salmon all over with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, mozzarella, spinach, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. 
2. Using a paring knife, slice a slit in each salmon to create a pocket. Stuff pockets with cream cheese mixture. 
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add salmon skin side down and cook until seared, about 6 minutes, then flip salmon. Add butter and squeeze lemon juice all over. Cook until the skin is crispy, another 6 minutes. Serve warm.

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