Cooking skillet fish with spinach is a delightful and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of the sea and the garden. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, as it can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The flaky fish is cooked to perfection in a skillet, while the spinach wilts and becomes tender. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and let's get cooking!
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FISH FLORENTINE
This easy Fish Florentine recipe, made with a pan seared firm white fish served on a creamy bed of spinach feels like something you would order out in a fancy restaurant!
Provided by Gina
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of butter, red bell pepper and garlic and cook for about 4 minutes.
- Add spinach season with a pinch of salt and pepper mix until the spinach wilts down.
- Add cream cheese, half & half and parmesan cheese mix well until cream cheese is melted and resembles creamed spinach.
- Heat a separate skillet on medium high heat, add remaining oil and butter.
- Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper and place on the hot pan.
- Cook 6 minutes on first side and flip fish over and cook other side an additional 5 minutes, until cooked through and browned.
- Divide the spinach mixture on the bottom of each plate and top with piece of fish.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 fish filet with scant 1/2 cup spinach, Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g
CHEESY FISH FILLETS WITH SPINACH
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
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
SKILLET FISH WITH SPINACH
Tender fish fillets get a burst of flavor from seafood seasoning and a dash of salt and pepper. Paired with dressed-up spinach, this simple main course from our Test Kitchen is sure to impress!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle fillets with seafood seasoning. In a large skillet, cook fillets in oil and butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., Add mushrooms to the skillet; cook, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add spinach and broth; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until spinach is heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON-GARLIC TILAPIA WITH SPINACH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread the flour on a plate; dredge the tilapia in the flour, tapping off the excess. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it starts browning, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, wine, and lemon zest and juice. Increase the heat to high, bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the butter and whisk until slightly thickened, about 1 minute; stir in the parsley.
- Meanwhile, toss the spinach with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a few grinds of pepper. Divide among plates, top with the fish and drizzle with some pan sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.
AUNT CAROL'S SPINACH AND FISH BAKE
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
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
QUICK AND EASY SAUTEED SPINACH
Fresh spinach is cooked in olive oil with garlic salt and Parmesan cheese in this recipe.
Provided by Denee
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach to the skillet and cover; allow to cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt and cover again for another 5 minutes; remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 831.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
BAKED FISH WITH SPINACH
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
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.
SHELLY'S SPINACH BEEF SKILLET DINNER
I adopted this recipe after the departure of my dear friend, Shelly. She had suggested it to me during one of my quests for dinner ideas, and I had prepared it quite some time ago with delicious results. At that time, I used fresh spinach which I added to the saute pan briefly with the cooked ground beef and onion and cooked just to wilt down. It was an easy comfort meal for us. Shelly's witty and insightful comments on the original recipes were as follows: So much better than hamburger helper! I got this from the "Southern Living" website before it required that you be a subscriber to the magazine to look at their online recipes. The original recipe calls for a 13 1/2 oz. can of whole leaf spinach, but I hate canned spinach so I use frozen. In fact, sometimes I use two boxes of frozen spinach instead of just one. The original recipe also called for just one cup of cooked macaroni but that just didn't seem like enough. You can also add another can of tomatoes if you like. Experiment! So easy and delicious!
Provided by Ms B.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown beef and onion in pan.
- Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomatoes (no need to drain), spinach and cooked macaroni until heated through.
- Sprinkle with parmesan, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 343.9, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 28.7
SOLE FILLETS WITH SPINACH
Enjoy these mouth-watering sole fillets that are grilled in spinach packets - for dinner that's ready in just 25 minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray 13x9-inch aluminum foil pan with cooking spray. Rinse spinach; shake off excess water, but do not dry. Place about three-fourths of the spinach leaves in pan, covering bottom completely.
- Mix poultry seasoning, chili powder and salt. Lightly rub into both sides of fish. Place fish on spinach, folding thin tail ends under and, if necessary, overlapping thin edges slightly. Drizzle with butter. Cover fish completely with remaining spinach.
- Cover and grill fish and spinach 4 inches from medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Check after about 3 minutes; if top layer of spinach is charring, sprinkle with about 1/4 cup water. Serve fish and spinach from pan with a slotted spoon. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg
Tips:
- Choose the Right Fish: Opt for firm-fleshed fish like salmon, cod, or tilapia to ensure they hold their shape during cooking.
- Season Generously: Before cooking, season the fish fillets liberally with salt, pepper, and other desired spices to enhance their flavor.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Avoid overcrowding the skillet to prevent steaming instead of searing the fish. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Sear Before Cooking: Sear the fish fillets in hot oil or butter until golden brown on both sides before adding other ingredients. This creates a crispy crust and locks in the juices.
- Cook to the Right Temperature: Cook the fish until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for flaky and tender results. Use a meat thermometer to ensure accuracy.
- Add Vegetables and Sauce: Once the fish is cooked, add vegetables like spinach, tomatoes, or zucchini and a flavorful sauce made with white wine, lemon juice, or herbs to create a complete meal.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the skillet fish with spinach and sauce immediately to enjoy its fresh flavors and textures at their best.
Conclusion:
Skillet fish with spinach is an easy-to-make, healthy, and flavorful dish that combines tender fish, vibrant greens, and a savory sauce. By following these tips, you can create a delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Experiment with different types of fish, vegetables, and sauces to find your favorite combination and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. Bon appétit!
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