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Baked salmon with spinach and mozzarella served on a plate

Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella

A comforting dish featuring flaky salmon, sautéed spinach, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for spring and summer evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (6-ounce each) Choose skin-on for better texture.
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped Wilts quickly for a bright flavor.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Use low-moisture for better browning.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt, pepper, and oregano.

Sauté the garlic and spinach

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning.

Arrange the salmon

  • In a baking dish, place salmon fillets skin-side down, season, and spoon sautéed spinach over each fillet.

Add cheese and bake

  • Top each fillet with shredded mozzarella cheese and drizzle lemon juice over it. Bake for 15–20 minutes until salmon flakes easily and cheese is bubbly.

Serve

  • Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Best served immediately for optimal texture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Keyword baked salmon, Healthy Dinner, Mozzarella, Seafood Recipes, Spring Recipes
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