Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella
Deliciously baked salmon fillets topped with sautéed spinach and melted mozzarella cheese, bringing together comfort and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the sautéed spinach over each salmon fillet.
- Generously layer shredded mozzarella cheese over the spinach-topped salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the salmon to maintain its moist texture. Pair with a light salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg