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    Home » Recipes

    Baked Salmon and Wilted Spinach with Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce

    March 10, 2017 by Patti Estep 4 Comments

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    This recipe for Meyer lemon butter sauce is perfect with baked salmon and wilted spinach for a delicious low carb, meatless, and healthy dinner.

    Meyer lemon butter sauce on baked salmon and wilted fresh spinach.

    A bucket of Meyer lemons for $2.00. I had to buy this delicious fruit for that price, and though I have my own dwarf Meyer lemon tree, it's still too small to produce many lemons. I decided to use them to created a simple Meyer lemon butter sauce, to serve on salmon and spinach for a tasty low carb, meatless meal.

    Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce

    This meal is a great option for those of you who practice fasting from meat during lent. It's also low carb, and high in protein for a healthy, yet hearty entree.

    Baked salmon with sliced of Meyer lemon.

    I often bake salmon with slices of lemon, My sister-in-law marinates her salmon in orange juice and soy sauce. So when I found myself with several Meyer lemons, I decided to pick up some salmon and use them to flavor the fish. A Meyer lemon, you see, is a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. They are very juicy, smaller than a regular orange, and much sweeter than a lemon, but still on the tart side.

    Sauted fresh spinach leaves until just wilted.

    For a healthy side I simply wilted some spinach in a pan with a little oil, salt and pepper. I think this high protein veggie pairs well with citrus flavor too.

    A plate of wilted spinach and salmon with meyer lemon butter sauce

    A little grated Meyer lemon zest adds a punch of flavor and a pretty accent to the plate.

    Meyer lemon butter sauce served with wilted spinach and baked salmon.

    Drizzle some of the sauce on the salmon and the spinach, and serve on the side for seconds, or for those who just want a little bit more.

    Meyer lemon butter sauce on baked salmon and wilted fresh spinach.

    Baked Salmon and Wilted Spinach with Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce

    Baked salmon with Meyer lemon butter sauce is a delicious healthy meal you can feel good about eating any day of the week.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dinner Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 505 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
    • 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
    • 12 oz fresh spinach
    • 1 Meyer lemon sliced

    Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce

    • 1 clove garlic grated
    • 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 stick
    • 1/2 c fresh Meyer Lemon Juice 2-3 lemons
    • zest of one Meyer Lemon
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees

    Salmon

    • Spray a glass pan with cooking spray
    • Add salmon and drizzle with olive oil and a little salt and pepper
    • Slice the Meyer lemon and arrange it on top of the salmon.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes.

    Spinach

    • Saute the spinach in 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat until just wilted. (about 3-5 mins)
    • Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

    Sauce

    • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat.
    • Add garlic and stir
    • Add remaining butter, and stir.
    • Once butter is melted whisk in Meyer lemon juice and zest.
    • Add a little salt and pepper.
    • Turn the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Drizzle over salmon and spinach and serve the remaining sauce on the side.
    • Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 358mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Meyer lemon butter sauce on baked salmon and wilted fresh spinach.

    Baked Salmon and Wilted Spinach with Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce

    Baked salmon with Meyer lemon butter sauce is a delicious healthy meal you can feel good about eating any day of the week.
    4.50 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dinner Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 505 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
    • 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
    • 12 oz fresh spinach
    • 1 Meyer lemon sliced

    Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce

    • 1 clove garlic grated
    • 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 stick
    • 1/2 c fresh Meyer Lemon Juice 2-3 lemons
    • zest of one Meyer Lemon
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees

    Salmon

    • Spray a glass pan with cooking spray
    • Add salmon and drizzle with olive oil and a little salt and pepper
    • Slice the Meyer lemon and arrange it on top of the salmon.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes.

    Spinach

    • Saute the spinach in 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat until just wilted. (about 3-5 mins)
    • Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

    Sauce

    • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat.
    • Add garlic and stir
    • Add remaining butter, and stir.
    • Once butter is melted whisk in Meyer lemon juice and zest.
    • Add a little salt and pepper.
    • Turn the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Drizzle over salmon and spinach and serve the remaining sauce on the side.
    • Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 358mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Cathy Mc

      March 13, 2017 at 11:49 pm

      Great recipe. I love Meyer lemons and right now my tree is full of ripened Meyers. I think they are the best and especially good with salmon.

      Your pictures are always wonderful also.
      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        March 14, 2017 at 7:32 am

        Hi Cathy,

        Lucky you to have so many lemons. My dwarf Meyer Lemon is just starting to bloom which means I won't have any new lemons for a while. That's why I was so excited to buy them. I especially love how juicy they are. Thank you for your kind words about my photos. It's been a fun thing to learn as part of this whole blogging business.
        Have a great week,
        Patti

        Reply
    2. Carole

      March 10, 2017 at 8:29 am

      Oh Patti you just shared one of my favorite meals. My dad was a fisherman in Puget Sound (WA) and so I grew up eating fresh salmon which then I couldn't stand. When I moved away and didn't have access to it anymore I actually started craving it again and my husband loves it.. You got it right with the lemon and baking or even grilling outside is the best way to serve it. Sometimes I even add a little shaved garlic and butter with the lemon. This makes me hungry..

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        March 10, 2017 at 9:17 am

        Hi Carole,

        Shaved garlic and butter sounds like an excellent idea. Definitely trying that next time.
        Thanks for the great idea and for stopping by,
        Patti

        Reply

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