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Ingredients

  • 2 tilapia filets 
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach 
  • 3 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • kosher salt
  • fresh black pepper

Method

  • In a large skillet over medium heat add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of butter, red bell pepper and garlic and cook for about 4 minutes.
  • Add spinach seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper mix until the spinach wilts down.
  • Add cream cheese, milk and parmesan cheese mix well until cream cheese is melted and resembles creamed spinach.
  • Heat a separate skillet on medium high heat, add remaining oil and butter.
  • Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper and place on the hot pan.
  • Cook about 6 minutes on first side and flip fish over and cook other side an additional 5 minutes, until cooked through and browned.
  • Divide the spinach mixture on the bottom of each plate and top with piece of fish.