Easy Fish Florentine
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Easy Fish Florentine, a creamy and comforting dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Succulent white fish fillets, such as cod, tilapia, or haddock, are baked atop a velvety bed of garlicky, Parmesan-infused spinach and crowned with a golden breadcrumb topping for added crunch. With the brightness of fresh lemon juice and the elegance of a parsley garnish, this 30-minute recipe offers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for busy evenings or when you’re entertaining, this easy spinach and fish casserole delivers a rich, satisfying meal while keeping the prep and cleanup stress-free. Whether you’re a seafood lover or just looking to incorporate more wholesome ingredients into your cooking, Easy Fish Florentine is a must-try dish.
The Toxic-Free Cutting Board
Medical-grade titanium. No microplastics. No bacteria. No compromises.
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup breadcrumb topping (e.g., panko or Italian)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the fish fillets in a single layer.
Season both sides of the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Set them aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted (about 2-3 minutes). Remove the spinach from heat and drain any excess liquid.
Stir the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese into the cooked spinach until well combined. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Spread the creamy spinach mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Place the seasoned fish fillets on top of the spinach mixture.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumb topping with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the fish fillets. Drizzle the fillets with lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy your Easy Fish Florentine!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 754 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 386 mg | 8% | |
*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.
