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Baked Salmon with Spinach

Baked Salmon with Spinach

Delicious Baked Salmon with Spinach combines tender salmon fillets with fresh spinach for a healthy and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 355
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish
  • 4 fillets salmon 6 oz each
Vegetables
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
Oils and Juices
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Seasonings
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or dill
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and herbs.
  3. In a bowl, toss fresh spinach with lemon juice and a bit of olive oil; spread it around the salmon.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily (internal temperature reaches at least 145°F/63°C).
  5. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving; optionally drizzle with extra lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 36gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with other greens or ingredients such as feta cheese or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.

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