Fish with Spinach
Cod fillets are pan-fried until golden brown and mixed with a rich tomato and spinach sauce for an easy seafood dish. Top with olives and serve with a favorite side for a quick meal. Recipe source: “Fish with Spinach”, USDA MyPlate Kitchen, public domain. Photo: USDA.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 22g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Put the skillet on the stove over high heat. When it is hot, add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil.
Step 2
Add fish. Cook about 5 minutes per side, until deeply browned. Remove the fish to the plate and cover.
Step 3
Reheat the skillet to medium heat. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, onion, and garlic. Cook about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and water. Cook about 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens and turns from bright red to an orange color.
Step 4
Return fish to skillet with the tomato mixture. Cover with spinach and sprinkle with olives. Cover skillet. Cook about 2 minutes over low heat until the spinach is steamed. Serve right away.
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