Cod Fillet with Spinach

Prep: 15min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 20min
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Cod fillet with spinach is a recipe featuring fresh ingredients from the leafy greens category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!

Ingredients

  • 4 cod fillets (160 g each)
  • 2 untreated lemons (zest and juice, preferably organic)
  • 600 g fresh spinach
  • 300 g green beans
  • 4 small canned corn kernels
  • Salt
  • Pepper (freshly ground)
  • cold‑pressed olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Wash the cod fillets, pat dry and drizzle with 4 tbsp lemon juice.

  2. 2.

    Wash and trim the spinach; in a large pot add 2 tbsp oil over medium heat and wilt. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3.

    Trim and wash the beans; blanch in plenty of salted water for about 8 minutes. Drain. Drain the corn kernels as well.

  4. 4.

    Add some water with the remaining lemon juice to a steamer basket. Place the fish in the steamer, cover, and steam over medium heat for about 8 minutes until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5.

    Arrange the fillets on plates alongside beans, spinach, and a corn kernel. Drizzle each with 2 tbsp oil and sprinkle with lemon zest. Serve immediately with fresh crisp white bread.