Irresistible Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Irresistible Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella. This quick and nutritious recipe features tender salmon fillets topped with sauted spinach and gooey mozzarella, making it a perfect choice for family dinners, date nights, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F (190C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and saut minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a baking dish, place the salmon fillets skin-side down. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Spoon the sauted spinach over each fillet and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Drizzle lemon juice on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg