A delicious Baked Salmon with Spinach & Mozzarella recipe that’s healthy, high in protein, and full of flavor. The salmon is baked until tender and topped with sautéed spinach and melted mozzarella for a creamy, satisfying meal.
🧾 Ingredients
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2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
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1 cup fresh spinach
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp lemon juice
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook Spinach
Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
3️⃣ Prepare Salmon
Place salmon fillets in the baking dish. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice.
4️⃣ Add Topping
Spread sautéed spinach over the salmon and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and cheese is melted.
6️⃣ Serve
Serve hot with roasted vegetables, rice, or salad.
⏱️ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 15 minutes
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Total: ~25 minutes
📊 Nutrition (Approx.)
Per serving:
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Calories: ~320
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Protein: 34g
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Carbs: 2g
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Fat: 20g
⭐ WW Points
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≈3–4 WW Points per serving (depending on cheese amount)
💡 Tips
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Use part-skim mozzarella for fewer calories.
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Add cherry tomatoes or mushrooms with the spinach for extra flavor.
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Broil the last 2 minutes for a golden cheesy top.