Baked Salmon with Spinach
Baked Salmon with Spinach makes for a quick weeknight meal that keeps cleanup easy. The salmon cooks up tender and flaky while the spinach wilts into a bright bed of greens, all in one pan. Trust me, this is the kind of dish you can whip up after a long day and still feel good about serving.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Oven
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 600 g Salmon fillets fresh, skin on or off
- 300 g Spinach fresh, washed
- 15 ml Olive oil extra virgin
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1 lemon Lemon juiced
- 1 pinch Salt to taste
- 1 pinch Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- In a baking dish, lay down the spinach, followed by the salmon fillets on top.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salmon and spinach, add minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and the spinach is wilted.
Notes
Tip: If you're using frozen spinach, make sure to thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before using.