Delicious Baked Salmon with Spinach Mozzarella for Easy Nights

Delicious Baked Salmon with Spinach Mozzarella is a quick, healthy dish packed with nutrients, perfect for busy evenings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Healthy, Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Fresh, skinless fillets
1 tablespoon Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Spinach and Cheese Topping

4 cups Fresh Spinach Opt for baby spinach
8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese High-quality mozzarella
2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can swap with Italian seasoning

For Finishing Touches

1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Optional
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Equipment

baking dish
Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil. Place salmon fillets in a single layer.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir for about 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon the spinach mixture over the salmon fillets and top with mozzarella cheese slices.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until salmon flakes easily and mozzarella is bubbly.
Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.

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