Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Melt-in-you-mouth, make you want to lick the plate, Parmesan Fish and Spinach!

Now, I know there has been all this talk about nasty, poisonous fish here lately.  And we have seen all kinds of videos on facebook that would make you never want to eat fish again.  Well, I still like fish.  I don't just like it...I LOVE it!  And honestly, living in the south, if you don't eat fish once in a while...there is totally something wrong with you, lol.  Whether you like fish or not, this is one of my favorite fish recipes.  If you try it once, I'll bet you'll want to eat it again.  Even Natalie loves this dish.  It's one of the few "plate cleaner" recipes I have for her.  Now, once again, this is made with things I normally buy and keep in the freezer or fridge.  It's super good and super easy!  Let's get cooking!

Margarine
Frozen, boneless fish fillets (I prefer a white fish, but you can try whatever you like)
Frozen Spinach
Grated Parmesan Cheese (out of the jar)
Shredded cheese of your choice of flavor (I like the Mexican blend or anything with Colby in it.)
Cajun seasoning
Dried Parsley Flakes
(You could switch out any of these seasonings for what you have or what you like.  Garlic, onion flakes, oregano, lemon pepper (that one is especially nice)...the possibilities are endless!)

Now, I cook ours in a glass pie dish.  I like how it cooks, and the small amount we need fits just right.  You can increase or decrease accordingly.  :)  I start off by greasing the pan with margarine.  (You can use cooking spray.)  Then, I sprinkle a good amount of still frozen spinach in the bottom of the pan, covering it if I have enough.  Sprinkle a little of the Parmesan cheese over it, but not too much.  Parmesan is very salty!  Then, in a small bowl, I combine about a half a stick of margarine and a few good sprinkles of my Cajun seasoning and parsley flakes.  (Again, you could use a little olive oil or cooking spray in place of the margarine.)  I leave my fish frozen, and then smear the seasoned butter over the fillets.  Place them over the spinach.  I usually cook 5 fillets, so that we can have leftovers.  If you have any of the seasoned margarine left, sprinkle it over the spinach.  Sprinkle just a little Parmesan over the fish...Again, not too much.  It will be too salty to eat.  Cover the dish with tin foil, and bake in the oven on 350*.  I don't time anything.  I go by the smell test, lol.  If it smells done, I check on it, lol.  When the fish is translucent and beginning to fall apart, take the tin foil off, and cover the fish with your shredded cheese. You may want to take a fork and pull the spinach up underneath the edges of the fish to help keep it moist.  Put it back in the oven, and bake until bubbly and golden, brown.  Let it sit just a minute before you plate it.  It holds in the juices and firms the fish back up so you can plate it a little easier.  We absolutely LOVE this dish.  I hope you do too!  Happy Cooking!  :D
                                                                                                                                                     

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