Description
Baked Salmon with Spinach Mozzarella is a delectable dish that combines flaky salmon, vibrant spinach, and creamy mozzarella for a healthy yet indulgent meal. This easy-to-make recipe not only impresses with its stunning presentation but also fills your home with a mouthwatering aroma. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish can be served alongside rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad to create a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
- Place salmon fillets on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle lemon juice over each fillet and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Spread the sautéed spinach evenly over the salmon fillets, then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the cheese is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and herbs for up to 30 minutes before cooking. Substitute mozzarella with feta cheese or incorporate sun-dried tomatoes for extra zest.