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Baked Salmon with Spinach

Savory Baked Salmon with Spinach for Heart-Healthy Nights

Baked Salmon with Spinach features a luscious layer of creamy spinach and mozzarella, perfect for a heart-healthy, low-carb dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillet Choose bright pink fillets for freshness.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Spinach Mixture
  • 4 cups Spinach Frozen spinach works well if thawed and drained.
  • 1 medium Onion Sautéed, yellow or white.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced or substitute with dried.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Or use Greek yogurt for a lower-fat option.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Gooey cheese for crust.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Salmon with Spinach
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Stir in thawed and drained spinach, cooking for 2-3 minutes until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper, then incorporate sour cream.
  3. Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F). Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear each fillet for about 2 minutes on medium heat until lightly browned.
  4. Grease a baking dish with olive oil, place the seared salmon fillets skin-side down, and layer the creamy spinach mixture over each fillet. Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese bubbles and turns golden, and the salmon is opaque with an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F).
  6. Let the baked salmon rest, then serve warm with fresh sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can prepare the spinach mixture up to 24 hours in advance; just store it in an airtight container until ready to bake.

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