Lemon Tilapia with Spinach

15 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Tilapia
  • 2 whole Egg Whites
  • 1/2 cups All-purpose Or Whole Wheat Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Salt, Divided
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, Divided
  • 3 Tablespoons Italian Seasonings, Divided
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1- 1/2 whole Lemons, Juiced
  • 1/2 Tablespoons Capers, Drained
  • 1- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cups White Wine (or Substitute With Chicken Broth)
  • 3 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves
  • 6 ounces, weight Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Orzo Or Linguine Pasta
  • Fresh Or Dry Parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Put egg whites in one bowl, and flour on a plate.
  2. 2
    To the flour, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon Italian Seasonings, and stir to combine.
  3. 3
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Dip tilapia into egg whites, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  5. 5
    Add fish to the skillet and cook each side for 3 minutes until brown.
  6. 6
    Then, add garlic and brown for a couple of seconds.
  7. 7
    Next add lemon juice, the remaining Italian Seasonings, salt and pepper, the capers, chicken broth, and white wine.
  8. 8
    Simmer on low for 10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions.
  10. 10
    Remove fish to a plate and keep warm.
  11. 11
    Add spinach to the lemon sauce, cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or just until wilted.
  12. 12
    To serve: place pasta on a plate, then spinach with lemon sauce next, and the fish on top.
  13. 13
    Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
  14. 14
    Note: this recipe can be easily substituted with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and is also good over rice!

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