Dawn Rivera
@riverainspiredaw
Baked Tilapia with Spinach and Feta
This Baked Tilapia with Spinach and Feta is a delightful and healthy dish that combines tender tilapia fillets with a flavorful spinach mixture, topped with feta cheese and kalamata olives. It's a perfect meal for seafood lovers looking for a nutritious option.
Details
- Cuisine:mediterranean
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:pescatarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:14
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time35 min.
- Total time60 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons
- 1/4 cup
- 1 clove
- 2 (9 ounce) bags
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/8 teaspoon
- 1 pound
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 pinch
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Baked Tilapia with Spinach and Feta.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 400°F (200°C), setting the stage for a delicious meal.
Step 2
While the oven warms up, grab a large skillet and pour in some olive oil, heating it over medium heat.
Step 3
Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic.
Step 4
Sauté them together until the onion turns soft and fragrant, which should take about five minutes.
Step 5
Next, add a generous handful of fresh spinach to the skillet.
Step 6
Stir it around until it wilts down, soaking up all those lovely flavors—this will take another five minutes.
Step 7
Now it’s time to elevate the dish! Stir in sliced kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, grated lemon rind, a pinch of salt, dried oregano, and a dash of white pepper.
Step 8
Let this mixture cook for an additional five minutes, allowing the feta to melt and the ingredients to harmonize beautifully.
Step 9
Once everything is well combined, spread the vibrant spinach mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 10
Lay the tilapia fillets gently on top, creating a lovely bed for the fish.
Step 11
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and fresh lemon juice, then drizzle this zesty blend over the tilapia.
Step 12
For a pop of color and flavor, sprinkle paprika on top to your liking.
Step 13
Now, slide the dish into your preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 14
You’ll know it’s ready when the fish turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 15
Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as you anticipate a delicious meal!.