Fish & Seafood Fish Salmon Salmon Fillet This Honey Salmon with Potatoes & Spinach Packs 33 Grams of Protein Be the first to rate & review! 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. By Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD Andrea is an Alabama-based registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of the healthy food blogs, Beautiful Eats & Things, and Little Eats & Things and author of The Complete Book of Smoothies. Andrea has worked in several healthcare settings including clinical, public health and long-term care. Andrea believes in achieving optimal health by incorporating healthier eating habits into your lifestyle and making healthy eating fun! When she's not running after her two boys, she enjoys creating content to encourage self-love and promote body positivity. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 28, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco. Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet Sesame-Free Weight Loss Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 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 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. Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco. Whisk 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons oil, the remaining minced garlic and ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a small bowl. 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. Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco. Add spinach to the skillet in batches; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco. Serve the salmon with the roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach. Nutrition Information Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet, ½ cup spinach & 1 cup potatoesCalories 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 Save Rate Print