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.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minHigh ProteinLow CarbVegetarianVeganGluten FreeKeto Friendly

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.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Skinless cod fillets
  • 1 piece(s) Yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces)
  • 2 piece(s) Garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 cup Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes, or fresh tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 cup Frozen spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, or other Greek olives pitted and coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Put the skillet on the stove over high heat. When it is hot, add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil.
  2. Add fish. Cook about 5 minutes per side, until deeply browned. Remove the fish to the plate and cover.
  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.
  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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