Baked Salmon with Creamy Spinach Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with Baked Salmon in Creamy Spinach Sauce. This dish combines perfectly baked salmon fillets with a rich, velvety sauce made from fresh spinach, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, it’s sure to impress your guests while being effortless to prepare. Enjoy the delightful flavors and aromas as you serve this visually stunning meal that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice; simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper; place them in the baking dish and pour the creamy spinach sauce over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until salmon easily flakes with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: You can substitute spinach with kale or add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat gently on the stovetop.