This Honey Salmon with Potatoes & Spinach Packs 33 Grams of Protein

This seared honey salmon with potatoes and spinach is a quick, wholesome meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. With only five ingredients (not counting oil, salt and pepper), this dish comes together fast without sacrificing flavor. The salmon is seared to a golden crust and glazed with honey for a sweet, savory finish. Tender roasted potatoes and garlicky spinach round out the plate. It’s a simple, nutritious dinner that feels special with minimal effort.

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Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.

Ingredients for a dish featuring spinach, salmon, and potatoes along with garlic, oil, and seasonings

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (24-ounce) bag baby potatoes, halved

  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 4 (5-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets

  • 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss halved potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 minced garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper together on a large baking sheet. Spread into an even layer. Roast, flipping once, until the potatoes are tender and beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

    Halved roasted potatoes on a baking tray

    Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.

  2. Whisk 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons oil, the remaining minced garlic and ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a small bowl.

  3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the salmon with ⅛ teaspoon salt. Add to the skillet, skin-side up; cook, flipping once, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and spoon the honey mixture over, fully coating the fillets.

    Three salmon fillets being seared in a frying pan on a stove top

    Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.

  4. Add spinach to the skillet in batches; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.

    Fresh spinach leaves in a saucepan, placed on an induction stovetop

    Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.

  5. Serve the salmon with the roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet, ½ cup spinach & 1 cup potatoes

Calories 473, Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 78mg, Carbohydrates 42g, Total Sugars 10g, Added Sugars 9g, Protein 33g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 563mg, Potassium 1,829mg

EatingWell.com, May 2025

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