Herb-Baked Salmon with Greens
Salmon baked in olive oil, lemon, and herbs over wilted greens — the anti-inflammatory plate in its simplest form.
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Salmon fillet
- 200 g Spinach
- 1 Lemon
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Dill (optional)
- ¼ tsp Black pepper (optional)
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Set the salmon on a lined tray, drizzle with half the oil, scatter the garlic and dill over, and lay lemon slices on top.
- Bake the salmon until it flakes easily, about 14 minutes.
- Meanwhile, wilt the spinach in the rest of the oil with the salt and pepper until just collapsed.
- Bed the greens on plates and set the salmon on top with its juices.
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About Herb-Baked Salmon with Greens
Herb-baked salmon with greens is Mediterranean cooking at its most pared-back: a fillet dressed in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and dill, then baked until it flakes and set over a bed of wilted spinach. There is no sauce to make and no searing to babysit — the oven does the work while you collapse the greens in a pan alongside. It is a near-textbook anti-inflammatory plate, pairing omega-3-rich fish with leafy greens and good olive oil, which is why it reads as much like a nutrition plan as a recipe. The whole thing comes together in about twenty-five minutes with a single tray.
On the plate it is clean and bright rather than rich: the salmon stays moist and just-cooked in the center, the lemon and dill cut any heaviness, and the garlic-scented oil pooling off the fish becomes a light dressing for the spinach underneath. Baking rather than frying keeps the flesh tender and forgiving, and the greens soak up the juices so nothing is wasted. High in protein and low in carbohydrate, it suits anyone eating with an eye on both. Serve it as is for a quick dinner, or round it out with boiled potatoes or a grain if you want something more substantial.
Herb-Baked Salmon with Greens: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Herb-Baked Salmon with Greens?
A serving has about 513 calories — 38.3g protein, 6.6g carbs, 37.2g fat, 2.6g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 38.3g of protein, roughly 30% of its calories.
Is Herb-Baked Salmon with Greens gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Herb-Baked Salmon with Greens has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Herb-Baked Salmon with Greens take to make?
About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 8 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Herb-Baked Salmon with Greens?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out dill, black pepper — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Herb-Baked Salmon with Greens make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.