How to Make Sara's Soy Marinated and Cream Cheese-Stuffed Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be prepared in a variety of ways, from grilling and baking to broiling and poaching. One of my favorite ways to prepare salmon is by marinating it in a soy-based sauce and stuffing it with creamy cream cheese. The result is a dish that is bursting with flavor and sure to impress even the most discerning of palates.

My recipe for Sara's Soy Marinated and Cream Cheese-Stuffed Salmon is a standout dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinn...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 4 (8 ounce) salmon fillets or steaks
  • ¾ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Stir together the soy sauce, honey, 2 tablespoons mustard, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Arrange the salmon fillets in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the salmon, turning fillets to coat both sides. Cover, and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the salmon stuffing by combining the cream cheese, green onions, and 1/2 teaspoon mustard in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to cook the salmon.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking dish with foil, and lightly grease foil.
  • Remove salmon from marinade. Cut a slit in the thickest part of each fillet to make a small pocket. Spoon cream cheese mixture into the pocket. Place salmon in prepared baking dish.
  • Cook salmon in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven; spoon teriyaki sauce over fillets and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cook until fish is easily flaked with a fork, about 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    621 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 148mg
    • Sodium: 3933mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 58g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 173mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1121mg