Description
Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss is a delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience. Featuring succulent salmon fillets topped with vibrant sautéed spinach and creamy mozzarella, this recipe delivers a burst of flavors that will impress at any dinner table. Quick to prepare yet sophisticated enough for special occasions, it promises to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Spoon the sautéed spinach over each salmon fillet and top with pieces of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve immediately, drizzling with additional lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 100mg