Description
A rich and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender salmon baked in garlic butter and served over a bed of wilted spinach. Quick, elegant, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Salmon Fillets: 4 fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Baby Spinach: 5 cups
- Unsalted Butter: 6 tablespoons
- Garlic Cloves: 4, finely minced
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread spinach on sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Place salmon fillets over spinach and coat generously with garlic butter.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 15–18 minutes, until salmon flakes easily.
- Finishing Touches: Broil for 2 minutes for crisp top, then garnish with parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Broil briefly for a golden, crispy finish.
- Dry salmon fillets before cooking for better texture.