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Irresistible Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss

A cozy weeknight dinner featuring melty cheese, tender salmon, and a creamy spinach topping, perfect for busy nights.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 3 cups frozen spinach, thawed and drained (about 10 oz / 300 g)
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (about 200 g)
  • 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella (about 150 g)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  3. In a bowl, mix sautéed spinach with sour cream, adding salt and pepper.
  4. Place salmon fillets on a baking dish lined with parchment paper and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon the spinach mixture over the salmon and top with mozzarella.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
  7. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve.

Notes

Pat the spinach very dry after thawing to avoid a soggy topping. Choose salmon fillets of similar thickness for even cooking.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: baked salmon, spinach, mozzarella, weeknight dinner, healthy recipe, easy dinner