Instructions
Prep the fish
Pre-heat oven at 350 degrees
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet of fish.
Season both sides with: salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder.
Set aside while you prep the cream spinach.
Creamy Spinach Filling
Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a pan and sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper for 5 minutes or until peppers are tender and onions are translucent.
Add package of frozen spinach.
Season with black pepper, salt, and a pinch of nutmeg.
Add heavy cream and stir mixture. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
Once mixture starts to bubble add cheese and turn off heat.
Assemble
Cut a slit in the side of the fish from the widest part down to create a pocket.
Stuff with spinach mixture.
Secure the pocket of fish with toothpicks or baking twine.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over filets. Place fish in a lined backing dish
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, and steamed or grilled vegetables.
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