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Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss

Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss for Heart Health

This Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss is a heart-healthy dish that combines creamy spinach with salmon for a delicious and nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon choose fillets with a vibrant pink hue and moist texture
  • to taste Salt essential seasoning
  • to taste Pepper essential seasoning
For the Spinach Mixture
  • 2 cups Spinach thawed and drained
  • 1 medium Onion finely sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  3. Add thawed spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper and fold in sour cream.
  4. Preheat oven to 175°C (347°F). Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and sear for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Lay seared salmon fillets skin-side down in a greased baking dish. Spoon spinach mixture over each fillet and top with shredded mozzarella.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until salmon is opaque and cheese is bubbling.
  7. Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh salmon fillets. You can prepare the spinach mixture up to 24 hours in advance.

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