Entrée: United States – Baked Salmon with Tomato and Spinach Medley

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets, about 12 oz total (340 g total)
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach leaves
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. **Preheat the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. **Prepare the Vegetables**: In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the cherry tomatoes and sauté them until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat and set aside.

3. **Prepare the Salmon**: Lightly grease a baking dish with a little olive oil. Place the salmon fillets in the dish and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. If using, add a splash of lemon juice over the top of the fillets.

4. **Bake the Salmon**: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

5. **Assemble the Dish**: Serve the salmon over a bed of the sautéed tomatoes and spinach. Drizzle a bit of the pan juices over the top for added flavor.

6. **Serve and Enjoy**: Serve hot, optionally garnished with a wedge of lemon for additional zestiness. Enjoy your nutritious and flavorful meal!