Fish Over a Bed of Spinach

Kitty FloridoDecember 14, 2010

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My parents love to watch cooking shows, lately they’ve been watching Jamie Oliver and this one stroke them. We’ve made it two Sundays in a row for lunch. It’s that good. Usually, fish is not a savory dish, but this one… you’ll love! The technique for the spinach is wonderful too, since it lets it retain it’s bright green color and the lemon you drizzle it before cooking takes away the bitter flavor. This recipe became an instant favorite for my family!

Fish Over a Bed of Spinach
Recipe adapted from Abi Fawcett, from Jamie Oliver Magazine, Issue 9
Serves 2

Ingredients:
Two 150g fish fillets
1 teaspoon crushed cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Olive oil
1/2 teaspoon butter
Three handfuls of spinach
Juice of one lemon

Directions

Sprinkle the fish fillets with the cumin and thyme, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Add a little oil and the butter to a hot frying pan and fry for 3-4 minutes on the first side. Have the lid of the frying pan handy.
When turning the side wait two minutes and add the handfuls of spinach on top of the fish while it’s still cooking and add the lemon juice. Top with lid and let it cook for 4 minutes.
Serve the fish on a bed of sauteed spinach.