Creamy Spinach Salmon Easy Baked (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salmon
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2–3 fresh salmon fillets
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
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1 lemon, sliced, for garnish
→ Creamy Spinach Sauce
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2 cups fresh spinach leaves
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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120 ml heavy cream
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25 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
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While salmon bakes, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add fresh spinach, cooking for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
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Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Add grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired. Cook gently, stirring, until sauce thickens slightly.
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Arrange baked salmon fillets on serving plates. Spoon creamy spinach sauce generously over salmon. Garnish with lemon slices and extra Parmesan as desired.
# Notes:
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Bake salmon only until just cooked through to prevent drying; internal temperature should reach 63°C. The spinach sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated. For added flavor, incorporate mushrooms or cherry tomatoes, or lighten the sauce with Greek yogurt. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.