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Creamy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Spinach

Juicy salmon fillets smothered in a rich, creamy spinach and garlic cheese topping, baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon Base
  • 4 fillets Salmon approx 6oz each
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Salt and Pepper to taste
Creamy Spinach Topping
  • 5 oz Fresh Spinach chopped
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Butter for sautéing

Equipment

  • Rectangular Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry, place in the baking dish, and season with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Drain excess liquid.
  4. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, wilted spinach, and half the parmesan.
  5. Spread the cheese mixture generously over each salmon fillet.
  6. Top with shredded mozzarella and the remaining parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
  8. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the cheese topping.

Notes

Serve with cauliflower rice for a complete keto meal.