Cajun Fish with Spinach
Elevate your dinner game with this zesty and nutritious Cajun Fish with Spinach recipe, a perfect harmony of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender fish fillets, beautifully seasoned with Cajun spices, are pan-seared to golden perfection. They’re paired with a bed of garlicky, lemon-kissed sautéed baby spinach, creating a vibrant and healthy meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes. This quick and easy dish combines smoky, spicy notes with a burst of freshness from the citrus and greens, making it a delightful option for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon for an extra zing, and enjoy a protein-packed, low-carb meal that’s as delicious as it is simple to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or snapper)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle both sides generously with Cajun seasoning.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the seasoned fish fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
Drizzle the spinach with lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.
Serve the sautéed spinach alongside the Cajun fish fillets. Garnish with lemon wedges and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 231 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 5516 mg | 240% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 88.8 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1759 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
