Tilapia with a Florentine Flair

Transform your weeknight dinner into an elegant feast with "Tilapia with a Florentine Flair," a dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Tender, flaky tilapia fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection and nestled into a creamy, garlicky spinach sauce enriched with Parmesan cheese and a hint of lemon. This luxurious yet approachable recipe combines wholesome ingredients like fresh baby spinach and a touch of optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Ideal for pairing with rice, pasta, or crusty bread, this one-pan wonder is as versatile as it is impressive. Perfect for seafood lovers and anyone looking to elevate their cooking repertoire, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: Tilapia with spinach, creamy garlic sauce, easy seafood recipe, one-pan dinner, weeknight meals, Florentine flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces tilapia fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tilapia fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and flake easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set them aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the butter. Allow the butter to melt, then stir in the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the spinach mixture. Spoon some of the sauce over the fillets and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

Step 7

Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(733.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1400.6

Total Fat 96.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 400.9mg	0%
Sodium 3130.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 0.6g
Protein 115.7g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 402.1mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 1590.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.5%

Protein: 33.9%

Carbs: 2.7%