Cod-and-Creamed-Spinach Casserole Recipe

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Cod-and-Creamed-Spinach Casserole
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  1. Cook spinach according to package directions. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Drain spinach in colander; squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer spinach to a cutting board, and chop with a large knife.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot; cook 2 minutes. Add cream, and bring to a boil. Stir in spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened.
  3. Season cod with remaining 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and place in a lightly buttered 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Spread creamed spinach over fillet to cover. Combine breadcrumbs and cheese until well blended; sprinkle over top of fillet.
  4. Bake at 400° for 28 to 30 minutes, or until fish is just opaque in thickest part. Cut into 6 portions, and transfer to plates, spooning any creamed spinach and juices from sides of dish over portions. Serve immediately.
  5. Casserole Basics: Glass and ceramic (earthenware) dishes work best for casserole cooking because they heat up quickly and evenly. If you substitute a metal baking pan, the casserole usually cooks more slowly, so you may have to increase the oven temperature by 25° to compensate.
  6. Always start with the freshest seafood available and pat it dry. If you use individual steaks or fillets, select pieces that are at least 1 inch thick. If a single fillet from a large fish tapers to a thin end, fold the thin end under to help the fillet cook uniformly.
  7. If the fillet in the casserole is thick, let it sit at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients for the dish. It will cook more quickly.
  8. Thick fillets or steaks, especially if covered with a sauce or topping, can take from 12 to 15 minutes of baking time per inch. To check for doneness, cut into the fillet at the thickest part to see if it's opaque inside and pulls apart with little resistance.
  9. Casserole recipes calling for fully or partially cooked seafood or fish need only enough time in the oven to get hot, so an instant-read thermometer comes in handy. If the middle of the casserole registers 160°, it's done.
  10. If you're making a casserole with cooked seafood that's added to a sauce, heat the sauce separately, stir in cold, cooked fish, and then assemble the dish. This will speed up the time in the oven and keep the fish from disintegrating.
  11. Don't cook fish until it flakes easily- by that point, the fish has given up all of its juices, rendering it dry and leaving a lot of water in the dish. If this occurs, spoon the juices back over the fish when serving.
  12. Remember, the casserole will continue cooking once it's pulled from the oven, so it's better to take it out sooner rather than later.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1151.78 Kcal (4822 kJ)
Calories from fat 592.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.79g 101%
Cholesterol 424.17mg 141%
Sodium 4254.55mg 177%
Potassium 1840.91mg 39%
Total Carbs 47.46g 16%
Sugars 11.25g 45%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g 24%
Protein 86.84g 174%
Vitamin C 25.5mg 42%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 35%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 506.6mg 51%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.4 Kcal (517 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.05g 101%
Cholesterol 45.45mg 141%
Sodium 455.83mg 177%
Potassium 197.24mg 39%
Total Carbs 5.09g 16%
Sugars 1.21g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.65g 24%
Protein 9.3g 174%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 35%
Iron 0.4mg 23%
Calcium 54.3mg 51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.7
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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