Fish Florentine

[Dawn]

Come on try my specialty!

Fish Florentine is a delicious dish that combines tender fish fillets with a creamy spinach sauce, often flavored with garlic, onions, and a hint of lemon. It's typically baked in the oven until the fish is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and golden. The name "Florentine" comes from the Italian city of Florence, known for its rich culinary traditions, particularly its use of spinach in dishes.
Here's a basic recipe to make Fish Florentine:
Ingredients:

• 4 fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
2. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and nutmeg (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Pour the creamy spinach mixture over the fish fillets in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
9. Optionally, you can remove the foil during the last few minutes of baking to allow the top to brown slightly.
10. Serve the Fish Florentine hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.

Enjoy your Fish Florentine! It pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

 

[becky_bake]

Yum! This looks delicious Love the creamy spinach sauce and how easy it is to make in the oven. Thanks for sharing your specialty!

 

[Popsickle]

Fish Florentine sounds like a delightful dish! Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[hoyeon]

Fish Florentine is a favorite at my house! Do you serve it with rice or pasta?

 

[Aro]

Thank you for sharing your recipe for Fish Florentine! It sounds like a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavors of fish with the richness of spinach and cream sauce. I appreciate the simplicity and elegance of your recipe, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The addition of garlic and Parmesan cheese adds extra depth of flavor, elevating the dish to a whole new level. I can't wait to give it a try and enjoy the deliciousness of Fish Florentine!

 

[Idris]

Come on try my specialty!
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Fish Florentine is a delicious dish that combines tender fish fillets with a creamy spinach sauce, often flavored with garlic, onions, and a hint of lemon. It's typically baked in the oven until the fish is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and golden. The name "Florentine" comes from the Italian city of Florence, known for its rich culinary traditions, particularly its use of spinach in dishes.
Here's a basic recipe to make Fish Florentine:
Ingredients:

• 4 fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
2. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and nutmeg (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Pour the creamy spinach mixture over the fish fillets in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
9. Optionally, you can remove the foil during the last few minutes of baking to allow the top to brown slightly.
10. Serve the Fish Florentine hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.

Enjoy your Fish Florentine! It pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

This Fish Florentine recipe looks so tasty and elegant! Has anyone tried using salmon instead of white fish? I bet it would be just as delicious. Can't wait to make this for a special dinner!