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Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss

Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss for Easy Dinners

This Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss is a heart-healthy dish packed with omega-3s and creamy flavor, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh, vibrant pink fillets
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Spinach Mixture
  • 2 cups Spinach Thawed and drained
  • 1 medium Onion Sliced; yellow or white onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Or Greek yogurt as a lower-fat alternative
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded; can substitute Gouda
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  2. Incorporate thawed and drained spinach into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Mix in sour cream and remove from heat.
  3. Preheat oven to 175°C (347°F). Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Sear each fillet for 2 minutes on each side in a separate skillet.
  4. Lightly grease a baking dish. Place seared salmon skin-side down and spread creamy spinach mixture over each piece. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and mozzarella is golden and bubbly.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Tips: Choose fresh salmon, avoid overcooking, prep ahead, sear for juiciness, customize seasoning, and experiment with greens.

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