Fish with Spinach
Cod fillets are pan-fried until golden brown and mixed with a rich tomato and spinach sauce for an easy seafood dish. Top with olives and serve with a favori.
· Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil nutrition facts
- 1 pound skinless cod fillets nutrition facts
- 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces) nutrition facts
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) nutrition facts
- 2 cups canned low-sodium diced tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes) nutrition facts
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups frozen spinach (coarsely chopped) nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (or other Greek olives pitted and coarsely chopped)
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 194 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 255 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates | 12 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 6 g | 21% |
| Total sugars | 4 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 25 g | 50% |
| Vitamin D | 1 µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 777 mg | 17% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
MyPlate food groups per serving
- Protein Foods: 3 ounces
Directions
- Put the skillet on the stove over high heat. When it is hot, add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil.
- Add fish. Cook about 5 minutes per side, until deeply browned. Remove the fish to the plate and cover.
- Reheat the skillet to medium heat. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, onion, and garlic. Cook about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and water. Cook about 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens and turns from bright red to an orange color.
- Return fish to skillet with the tomato mixture. Cover with spinach and sprinkle with olives. Cover skillet. Cook about 2 minutes over low heat until the spinach is steamed. Serve right away.
Notes
Try this recipe with another white fish, such as tilapia, haddock, or catfish. Fresh tomatoes can be used instead of canned. See how to make this recipe and more on USDA’s MyPlate Kitchen YouTube site. Learn more about: Onions Garlic Tomatoes Spinach
Source
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/fish-spinach, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.