Greek Lemon Herb Fish Skillet with Spinach — FamilyPlate recipe🐟

Greek Lemon Herb Fish Skillet with Spinach

A quick and delicious one-pot meal featuring tender fish fillets cooked in a zesty lemon herb sauce, with fresh spinach to create a vibrant and nutritious lunch that's perfect for the whole family.

🇬🇷 Greek
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
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Cooking Style
Kid-Friendly

Nutrition (per serving)

320kcal
Calories
25g
Protein
10g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 4 fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon (juice and zest)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Place the fish fillets in the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and half of the lemon juice and zest. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side.

  4. 4

    Carefully flip the fillets and add the cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Drizzle the remaining lemon juice over the top.

  5. 5

    Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the dried oregano and chopped parsley over the dish before serving.

  7. 7

    Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful, nutritious Greek lunch!

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