Description
Baked salmon with spinach is a delightful dish that combines buttery, flaky salmon with vibrant sautéed spinach. This simple yet elegant recipe is bursting with flavor and nutrition, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings. The combination of fresh ingredients ensures a restaurant-quality meal right at home, and your guests will be raving about it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish by lining with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice and dill, if using.
- Place seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish. Top each fillet with the sautéed spinach mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily at an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg