Best 8 Baked Fish Fillets With Spinach Pine Nut Topping Recipes

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Baked fish fillets with spinach pine nut topping is a classic dish that combines tender, flaky fish with a vibrant, flavorful topping. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create this elegant dish in your own kitchen. Whether you prefer delicate white fish, such as tilapia or cod, or a bolder-flavored option like salmon or tuna, there's a perfect fish fillet out there for everyone.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED FISH FILLETS



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Baking fish fillets is the easiest way to ensure a tender, flaky entrée that maintains its flavor and doesn't dry out. Mix up a lemon-butter mixture, drizzle it on, and pop into the oven. You'll be enjoying baked fish in just half an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound mild-flavored fish fillet, about 3/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom of rectangular pan, 11x7x1 1/2 inches.
  • Cut fish fillets into 4 serving pieces if needed. Place pieces, skin sides down, in the pan, folding thin ends under if necessary for even thickness.
  • Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over fish.
  • Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

CRUMB-TOPPED BAKED FISH



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Flaky cod is treated to a tasty coating of bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings in this savory entree that's sure to please! -Jean Barcroft, Clarksville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 haddock or cod fillets (6 ounces each)
Salt and pepper to taste
1-1/4 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place fillets on a greased baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pat onto fillets. Bake 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

BAKED FISH WITH SPINACH



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No idea where I got this one, but it was easy & tasty. Add some rice and you've got a complete meal. I made this with seabass...delicious...but use your favorite fish.

Provided by karen

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1/3 lb mushroom, thinly sliced
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1 medium onion, chopped
3 teaspoons dried dill weed
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 dash pepper
4 fish fillets or 4 fish steaks
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add mushrooms and saute until limp.
  • Add onion, dill, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Add thawed and drained spinach, mix but do not cook spinach.
  • Spray shallow round cake pan with cooking spray (or a similar pan with low sides).
  • Spread spinach mixture over bottom.
  • Arrange fish on top of spinach.
  • Melt remaining butter and add lemon juice.
  • Brush fish with lemon butter and bake, uncovered, basting several times with more lemon butter until fish flakes when prodded in the thickest portion with a fork. Cooking time is approximately 10 minutes per inch of fish thickness.
  • Remove from oven and pour any remaining lemon butter over fish.
  • Serve immediately.

BAKED FISH FILLETS WITH SPINACH-PINE NUT TOPPING



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Provided by Sharon Buck

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Fish     Leafy Green     Nut     Vegetable     Bake     Dinner     Parmesan     Pine Nut     Seafood     Bass     Spinach     Spring     Summer     Bon Appétit     Florida     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 6- to 7-ounce sea bass or orange roughy fillets
1 12-ounce package frozen spinach soufflé, thawed
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter rimmed baking sheet. Arrange fish on prepared sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine spinach souffl, nuts, onions, garlic and lemon peel in medium bowl; stir to blend well. Spoon topping over fish. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake fish until just opaque in center, about 15 minutes. Transfer fish to plates.

BAKED FISH FILLETS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pint home-canned or one 15-ounce can tomatoes
1 pound cod fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously grease a shallow 1-quart baking dish. Melt shortening in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pepper; saute until golden. Stir in flour, brown sugar, marjoram, salt, thyme, and pepper until smooth. Very gradually stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sauce has thickened. Arrange fish in baking dish; top with sauce. Place on rimmed baking sheet and bake 12 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily.

CHEESY FISH FILLETS WITH SPINACH



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If you have trouble coaxing children to eat spinach, this fast-to-fix dish might be the solution. The cheese sauce works for me every time!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
Dash nutmeg
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash white pepper
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup shredded cheddar or shredded Swiss cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pound cod, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon, nutmeg, cayenne and white pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted; set aside. , Place spinach in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Arrange fish on spinach; sprinkle with salt. Spoon sauce over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika; bake 5 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 16g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AUNT CAROL'S SPINACH AND FISH BAKE



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Simple, easy fish recipe. Any white fish will do! And even the kids will eat up the spinach! (My four year old loves this dish!) This recipe was passed on by my Aunt and was a little bit of this, a little bit of that - so tweak the ingredients to your liking!

Provided by SNOOCHUMS95

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 pound cod fillets
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, mix the spinach, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, about 5 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, and the egg. Spread the mixture into the bottom of a small baking dish. Arrange the cod fillets on top of the spinach mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Cover, and bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 419.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BAKED FISH FILLETS



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Make and share this Baked Fish Fillets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PMS24seven

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 flounder fillets, 6 oz. each (or other whitefish variety)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
chopped fresh garlic (to taste)
chopped parsley (to taste)
fresh lemon juice (to taste)
salt and pepper (to taste)
lemon wedge (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Arrange fish in dish and add oil, wine, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
  • Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 132.5, Carbohydrate 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 30.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right fish. Firm-fleshed fish like cod, halibut, or salmon work best for this recipe.
  • Season the fish simply. Just a little salt and pepper will do, as the topping provides plenty of flavor.
  • Cook the fish until it is just cooked through. Overcooked fish will be dry and tough.
  • Make sure the topping is hot and bubbly before serving. This will help to brown the pine nuts and melt the cheese.

Conclusion:

Baked fish fillets with spinach pine nut topping is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is cooked to perfection and the topping is flavorful and crispy. This recipe also sneaks in some healthy greens, the spinach, without overpowering the fish. Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

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