Tilapia Spinach Bake
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Tilapia Spinach Bake, a wholesome and flavorful dish that combines tender tilapia fillets with a luscious, garlicky spinach and cream cheese layer. Topped with a golden Parmesan-panko crust, this baked seafood recipe strikes the perfect balance between decadence and nutrition. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-dish wonder is perfect for busy evenings yet elegant enough for entertaining. Bright hints of lemon juice complement the buttery fish, while fresh spinach lends a pop of color and a boost of vitamins. Serve it with rice, quinoa, or a crisp salad for a complete, satisfying meal that’s bound to impress. Looking for a simple yet sophisticated seafood bake? This tilapia recipe has it all.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine cream cheese and milk. Heat over low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Transfer the cream cheese mixture to the skillet with the spinach and stir to combine evenly. Spread this spinach mixture evenly at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Arrange the tilapia fillets on top of the spinach mixture. Drizzle the fillets with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, combine grated Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs. Mix well.
Sprinkle the Parmesan-panko mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets to form a topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Serve warm as is or alongside rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 92.1 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3953 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 137.6 g | 275% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 870 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1846 mg | 39% | |
*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.
