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Baked Salmon with Spinach Mozzarella

Delicious Baked Salmon with Spinach Mozzarella for Quick Dinners

This Baked Salmon with Spinach Mozzarella recipe is a flavorful, quick dinner that combines tender salmon with spinach and melty mozzarella.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Choose fresh, skinless fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use extra virgin olive oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
For the Spinach and Cheese
  • 4 cups Spinach Fresh baby spinach.
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese High-quality mozzarella.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can substitute with Italian seasoning.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the Oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Baking Dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil and arranging the salmon fillets in a single layer.
  3. Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  4. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
  5. Assemble the dish by spooning sautéed spinach over each salmon fillet and topping with mozzarella.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and the mozzarella is bubbly.
  7. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of dried oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with balsamic glaze for added sweetness and depth.

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