Lemony Butter Baked Salmon with spinach – Recipe – Diet Doctor

Name: Lemony Butter Baked Salmon with spinach – Recipe – Diet Doctor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb salmon, boneless fillet, cut into portion sizes; 1 tbsp butter melted or olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; salt and ground black pepper; ½ tbsp butter; ½ yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 oz. fresh spinach, rinsed, trimmed, and dried; 1 oz cream cheese; 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream; ¼ tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese; Dill

10 steps

Prep:15minCook:20min

Tender, oven-baked salmon smothered in lemony butter – do we hear a "YUM"? The creamy spinach accompanies the salmon perfectly. Not only are they a gorgeous pair, this keto dish is satisfying, healthy, and there's minimal clean up.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:22:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories644.2 kcal (32%)

Total Fat46.7 g (67%)

Carbs6.8 g (3%)

Sugars2.8 g (3%)

Protein51.1 g (102%)

Sodium651.3 mg (33%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1 lbsalmon

boneless fillet, cut into portion sizes

1 Tbspbutter

melted or olive oil

1 Tbsplemon juice

salt

ground black pepper

½ Tbspbutter

0.5yellow onion

finely chopped

4 ozfresh spinach

rinsed, trimmed, and dried

1 ozcream cheese

2 Tbspheavy whipping cream

¼ tspgarlic powder

2 Tbspshredded parmesan cheese

dill

Instructions

Step 1

are for 2 servings. Please modify as needed.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 3

Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish. Mix the melted butter (or olive oil) with lemon juice. Pour over the salmon.

Step 4

Season with salt, ground black pepper, and any other seasoning of choice. For example, fresh chives or dill.

Step 5

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the salmon flakes with a fork but is still moist inside.

Step 6

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the spinach to the skillet. As it cooks down, add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and garlic powder. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan just before serving.

Step 9

Tips!

Step 10

Add lemon zest for a more prominent citrus flavor. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh dill.