Fish Florentine
Indulge in this simple Fish Florentine dish, featuring a beautifully pan-seared firm white fish resting atop a luscious, creamy spinach base. It’s the kind of meal that brings the elegance of fine dining right into your own home!
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Ingredients
- 4 5 oz thick pieces of skinless white firm fish fillet
- 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 9 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 2 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese
- ¼ cup half & half cream
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- kosher salt
- fresh black pepper
- 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
Instructions
- 1
In a spacious skillet set over medium heat, combine 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil with 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Toss in diced red bell pepper and minced garlic, sautéing for approximately 4 minutes.
- 2
Introduce the spinach to the skillet, seasoning it lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir continuously until the spinach has wilted down.
- 3
Incorporate cream cheese, half & half, and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture takes on a creamy spinach consistency.
- 4
In a different skillet, heat the remaining oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- 5
Season the fish fillets on both sides with salt and pepper, then place them in the preheated skillet.
- 6
Cook the fish for 6 minutes on the first side, then flip it over and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, or until it is fully cooked and has developed a golden-brown crust.
- 7
On each plate, layer the spinach mixture as a base, then place a fillet of fish on top.
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days or freeze in individual containers for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave about 3 minutes.