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Seared white fish served with wilted spinach
Simple seared fish with garlic spinach

Pan-Seared Fish with Garlic Butter Spinach

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Simplicity on a plate. The secret to a perfect fillet is the contrast between crispy skin (or sear) and flaky, juicy meat. Paired with quickly wilted spinach in garlic butter, it's a light, clean meal packed with flavor and vitamins.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 480 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Non-stick skillet
  • Fish spatula
  • Paper towels

Allergen Information

⚠️ Fish
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse fish and pat absolutely dry. Season just before cooking.

Tip: Moisture is the enemy of a good sear.
2 ✓

Heat oil. Sear fish (skin down first) for 4-5 mins until edges turn white. Flip and cook 1-2 mins.

Tip: Press down gently when first adding to pan to prevent curling.
3 ✓

Remove fish. Add butter to pan. Sauté garlic 30 secs.

Tip: Butter adds richness for the veggies.
4 ✓

Add spinach, toss until wilted (1-2 mins).

Tip: Spinach shrinks fast; don't overcook to mush.
5 ✓

Squeeze lemon over spinach, season, and serve with fish.

Tip: Lemon cuts the butter's richness.

Recipe FAQ

Which fish is best?
Any white fish (Cod, Tilapia, Bass) or Salmon. Fresh is best.
Why did it fall apart?
You flipped too early. Wait for the crust to form and release from the pan naturally.
Frozen spinach?
Sure, just squeeze it very dry before heating in the garlic butter.

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets Fish Fillets
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 10 oz Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 whole Lemon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper