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Baked Salmon with Spinach and Lemon

A delicious and healthy meal combining salmon, spinach, and lemon, packed with nutrients and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Salmon Fillets
  • 2 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 cups fresh spinach washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • salad spinner

Method
 

  1. Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and dry it. Mince the garlic cloves and zest the lemon.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or grease it. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down, drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
  4. Distribute the sautéed spinach over the salmon fillets and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using.
  5. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 34gSodium: 400mg

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