Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella
A simple yet delicious dish combining succulent salmon fillets, fresh spinach, and creamy mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 cups of fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped spinach, stirring frequently until wilted down, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle lemon juice over the fillets and season them.
- Distribute the sautéed spinach evenly over the salmon. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top of the spinach.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with lemon wedges for an extra zesty touch.
Notes
For a twist, add sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the spinach mix. Try different cheeses if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg