Description

This irresistible baked salmon dish features tender fillets topped with a creamy spinach and sour cream mixture, finished with a golden layer of melted mozzarella. The salmon is first seared to lock in moisture, then baked to perfection, creating a rich, comforting meal perfect for seafood lovers seeking a healthy, flavorful dinner option.

Ingredients

Scale

Salmon

2 fillets Salmon (Lachsfilet)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp Olive Oil (Olivenöl)

Spinach Mixture

300 g Spinach (Blattspinat, thawed and drained)
1 Onion (Zwiebel, sliced)
2 cloves Garlic (Knoblauch, minced)
200 g Sour Cream (Sauerrahm)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Topping

150 g Mozzarella

Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add sliced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent, stirring frequently. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cook Spinach: Add the thawed and drained spinach to the skillet, stirring gently. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is heated through and moisture evaporates. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
Mix Spinach with Sour Cream: Stir sour cream into the spinach mixture until creamy and well combined.
Preheat Oven and Prepare Salmon: Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F). Season salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper. In a separate pan over medium heat, sear each side of the salmon for about 2 minutes to lock in moisture.
Assemble the Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish and place the seared salmon fillets skin-side down. Spread the creamy spinach mixture evenly over the salmon, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the salmon becomes opaque and flakes easily, and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes. Serve the baked salmon topped with creamy spinach and melted mozzarella alongside for a comforting, delicious meal.

Notes

Ensure the spinach is thoroughly drained after thawing to avoid excess moisture in the creamy mixture.
Searing the salmon briefly helps to lock in juices and adds extra flavor before baking.
You can use fresh spinach if preferred; just sauté it until wilted and moisture evaporates before mixing with sour cream.
For a crispier top, you may broil the dish for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the creamy spinach topping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: European

Keywords: Baked salmon, spinach, mozzarella, creamy spinach, healthy seafood, easy dinner, seared salmon, baked fish recipe