Baked Salmon with Spinach and Mozzarella Bliss Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 fresh salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 cup spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation: Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F).

2. 2

   Sauté onions and garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add sliced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add spinach and sour cream: Stir in thawed and drained spinach, cooking gently for 2-3 minutes until heated through and excess moisture evaporates. Season with salt and pepper, then mix in the sour cream until combined.

4. 4

   Prepare salmon: Slice salmon fillets into two portions each, season both sides with salt and pepper. Sear salmon in a hot skillet for about 2 minutes per side to develop a light crust.

5. 5

   Assemble in baking dish: Place salmon skin-side down in a greased baking dish. Spread the creamy spinach mixture evenly over each salmon piece and top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.

7. 7

   Rest and serve: Remove from oven and let the dish rest for a couple of minutes. Serve warm, optionally with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for enhanced flavor.