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Baked Salmon with Spinach

Baked Salmon with Spinach

Delight in this delicious Baked Salmon with Spinach, a quick and nutritious meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 367
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon 6 oz each
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted (about 3 minutes). Set aside.
  4. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared baking dish; season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  5. Spread the sautéed spinach evenly over each salmon fillet.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 36gFat: 22g

Notes

Feel free to customize with herbs like dill or parsley or substitute kale for spinach. This dish pairs well with quinoa or roasted vegetables.

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