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Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss

Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss in Minutes

This Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss is a heart-healthy dish packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 fillet Salmon vibrant and moist
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Spinach Mixture
  • 2 cups Spinach thawed and drained
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté sliced onion for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in thawed spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then mix in sour cream.
  4. Preheat oven to 175°C (347°F). Cut salmon fillet into 4 portions and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Sear salmon in a pan for about 2 minutes on each side.
  6. Grease a baking dish and place salmon skin-side down. Spread spinach mixture over salmon and top with mozzarella.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon is opaque and mozzarella is golden.
  8. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure freshness of salmon for best flavor. You can substitute spinach with kale or mozzarella with Gouda.

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