Irresistible Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella
Indulge in the delight of Irresistible Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella! This quick and healthy dish features tender salmon fillets topped with vibrant sautéed spinach and gooey mozzarella cheese, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can create a gourmet experience that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Enjoy the rich flavors enhanced by garlic and a zesty drizzle of lemon juice. Serve it hot with fresh lemon wedges for that extra zing, and savor a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in a baking dish; season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Spoon the sautéed spinach over each salmon fillet.
- Top each fillet generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg