Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella
A wholesome baked salmon dish featuring rich mozzarella and fresh spinach, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 fillets Salmon (Lachsfilet) Fresh or properly thawed for best taste
- 300 g Spinach (Blattspinat, thawed and drained)
- 1 Onion Onion (Zwiebel, sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Knoblauch, minced)
- 200 g Sour Cream (Sauerrahm) Spread on top of salmon
- 150 g Mozzarella Sprinkled on top
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (Olivenöl) For sautéing
- to taste Salt (Salz und Pfeffer) For seasoning
- to taste Pepper (Salz und Pfeffer) For seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they’re soft.
- Add the thawed spinach and season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined and heated through.
Baking
- In a baking dish, place the salmon fillets. Spread a layer of sour cream on top of each fillet.
- Spoon the spinach mixture over the salmon, then sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the cheese is golden.
Notes
This dish pairs well with sides like fresh salad, roasted potatoes, or light quinoa. A squeeze of lemon adds brightness.