Go Back

Creamy Spinach Baked Salmon

Tender salmon fillets baked in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with spinach for an easy and elegant dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Comfort
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon about 6 oz each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion or shallot diced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 lemon juiced

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. Stir in cream, broth, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
  7. Spread sauce in baking dish and place salmon on top.
  8. Bake 18–22 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.

Notes

Serve with rice, potatoes, or vegetables. Do not overcook the salmon.