: Baked Salmon with Creamy Spinach Garlic Sauce 🐟🌿🍋

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare & Bake the Salmon 🐟

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
3. Place salmon fillets on the sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

2️⃣ Make the Creamy Spinach Sauce 🌿🥛

1. While the salmon is baking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
4. Reduce heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
5. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes creamy.

3️⃣ Serve & Garnish 🍽️

1. Place the baked salmon fillets onto serving plates.
2. Spoon the warm creamy spinach sauce generously over each fillet.
3. Garnish with lemon slices and extra grated Parmesan if desired.
4. Serve with steamed rice, roasted potatoes 🥔, or a crisp green salad 🥗 for a complete meal.
   

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