Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets, skin on or off (6 oz/170g each)
- Olive oil, for greasing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream (double cream)
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C/Gas Mark 5). Grease the baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), being careful not to burn it.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly (3-5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pour the creamy spinach sauce evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese (optional) and serve immediately.