Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella

30m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Lightly grease a baking dish.
  3. 3Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. 5Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  6. 6Stir in cherry tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  7. 7Cook for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  8. 8Arrange the salmon fillets in the baking dish and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  9. 9Spoon the spinach mixture evenly over the salmon.
  10. 10Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  11. 11Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  12. 12Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 4 6 oz / 170g each salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

baking dishskillet

Tips

  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
  • Optional Add-Ins: Sun-dried tomatoes, Crumbled feta cheese, Sliced olives, Crushed red pepper flakes, Fresh basil