Cooking Notes: Tuskin Salmon Stuffed Shells

Ingredients:

• Salmon
• Avocado oil
• Butter
• Creole seasoning
• Smoked paprika
• Oregano
• Black pepper
• Red onion (diced)
• Sundried tomatoes
• Garlic (minced)
• Fresh spinach
• Heavy cream
• Italian seasoning
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Whipped cream cheese
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Jumbo pasta shells
• Basil
• Red pepper flakes

Cooking Instructions:

Preparing the Salmon:

1. Coat salmon with oil, Creole seasoning, and smoked paprika.
2. Sear the salmon in avocado oil and butter for a few minutes on each side.

Preparing the Filling:

1. In the same pan, toast oregano and black pepper.
2. Sauté diced red onion, sundried tomatoes, and minced garlic.
3. Add chopped spinach and let it wilt.
4. Remove the mixture from the pan and let it cool.
5. Flake the seared salmon with a fork.
6. Mix in the peppers, spinach, whipped cream cheese, grated parmesan, and shredded mozzarella.

Preparing the Sauce:

1. Melt butter in the same skillet.
2. Sauté sundried tomatoes, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
3. Add minced garlic and more spinach.
4. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer.
5. Add Italian seasoning and freshly grated parmesan.
6. Let the sauce thicken as it simmers.

Assembling and Baking:

1. Stuff cooked jumbo shells with salmon and spinach filling.
2. Coat the bottom of a baking dish with prepared sauce.
3. Place stuffed shells into the dish.
4. Top with mozzarella and remaining sauce.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
6. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.

Note: For the full recipe, visit cookingwithmrcooper.com.