Oven Baked Salmon with Creamy Spinach Sauce for Dinner (Print version)
Tender oven baked salmon spooned with a garlicky creamy spinach sauce, finished with Parmesan and lemon for an easy dinner.
# Ingredients:
For the salmon
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4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz (170 g) each
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 lemon, half sliced and half juiced
For the creamy spinach sauce
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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5 oz (140 g) fresh baby spinach
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3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
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1/3 cup (35 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Pinch ground nutmeg
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
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Pat the salmon dry. Rub with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Place lemon slices near the fillets.
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Bake for 10-14 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon is opaque and flakes with gentle pressure.
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While the salmon bakes, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
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Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season to taste.
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Transfer salmon to plates and spoon the creamy spinach sauce over the top. Finish with parsley and extra lemon if desired.
# Good to know:
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Best served right away while the sauce is glossy.
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Use fillets of similar thickness for even baking.
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Nutrition is an estimate per serving.