Description
Baked Salmon with Creamy Spinach Sauce is a delectable dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a rich, velvety spinach sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a healthy yet indulgent meal option. With fresh ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can impress your family or guests in no time, making this dish an essential addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets in the dish and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Pour the creamy spinach sauce over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 102mg