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Almond and Lemon Crusted Fish with Spinach
Ingredients
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon, divided
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, coarsley chopped
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 1/4 lbs Pacific cod or halibut, cut into 4 portions
- 4 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, slivered
- 1 lb baby spinach
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Combine lemon zest, almonds, dill, 1 Tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place fish on prepared baking sheet and spread each portion with 1 tsp mustard. Divide the almond mixture among the portions, pressing it onto the mustard.
- Bake the fish until opaque in the center, about 7 to 9 minutes depending on thickness.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tsp oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not brown, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt; season with pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the spinach is just wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Cover to keep warm.
- Serve the fish with the spinach and lemon wedges, if desired.
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