Baked Fish Florentine
This easy Fish Florentine recipe features firm white fish served over a creamy bed of spinach, perfect for a quick yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Skinless white firm fish fillet (e.g., cod, halibut, tilapia) About 5 oz each
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Salted butter
- 1 cup Red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 9 ounces Fresh baby spinach
- 2 ounces Light cream cheese e.g., Philadelphia
- 0.25 cup Half & half cream
- 3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 0.5 tablespoon of olive oil and 0.5 tablespoon of butter, red bell pepper and garlic. Cook for about 4 minutes.
- Add spinach, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix until the spinach wilts down.
- Add cream cheese, half & half, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well until the cream cheese is melted and it resembles creamed spinach. Set aside and keep warm.
- Heat a separate oven-safe skillet on medium-high heat. Add the remaining oil and butter.
- Season the fish fillets on both sides with salt and pepper and place them on the hot skillet. Sear for about 3 minutes per side until nicely browned.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).
- Divide the spinach mixture onto the bottom of each plate and top with a piece of baked fish.
Notes
This recipe pairs well with a side of quinoa or roasted potatoes. For a tangier flavor, a squeeze of fresh lemon over the fish before serving is recommended.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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