Spinach Baked Tilapia
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this creamy, flavorful Spinach Baked Tilapia recipe. Tender tilapia fillets are seasoned to perfection and topped with a luscious spinach and cream cheese mixture, infused with the savory goodness of garlic and parmesan cheese. This low-carb, protein-packed dish bakes to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, making it a quick and healthy option for busy evenings. A hint of paprika adds a smoky kick, while a drizzle of fresh lemon juice brightens up every bite. Serve this easy baked tilapia with rice, quinoa, or a crisp side salad for a balanced meal that's as satisfying as it is wholesome. Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a nutritious, flavor-rich meal idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach with cream cheese, half of the grated parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season them on both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
Sprinkle the remaining grated parmesan cheese over the spinach layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and drizzle lemon juice over the baked tilapia before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.0 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 2533 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 130.5 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 724 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1743 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.
