Baked Salmon Fillet Recipe

This baked salmon fillet recipe is one of the easiest recipes for baked salmon you will find, and it tastes just delicious.

The addition of the spinach leaves keeps it moist and adds a wonderful taste.

Dill of course seems like it was invented to pair with salmon and other fish!

Overall, it is a great mix of favors, and would make a perfect recipe for entertaining.

Baked salmon is so easy and quick to make though that you can serve it any day of the week.

And the extra benefit?

In addition to tasting fantastic, salmon is one of the healthiest foods we can eat. Find out why here.

Savory Baked Salmon Fillets

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
12 large spinach leaves
4 salmon fillets (or 2 pounds of whole salmon)
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
2/3 cup green onions, slicedbr> 1 clove garlic, minced

Preheat oven to 325ºF.

Arrange spinach leaves on the bottom of a 13"x9" baking dish. Lay salmon on top. Sprinkle salmon with dill, salt and pepper. Mix water and butter or margarine together and pour it over the salmon. Top with green onions and garlic. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting two or three times. Serve with the spinach and juices.

Serves 8.

• This recipe can also be made using other solid fish fillets, like haddock, cod or halibut.