Pan-Seared Tilapia & Spinach Grain Bowls
with Basil, Peas, Almonds & Romesco Butter
- Fish
- Wheat
- Tree Nuts
- Milk
This bright, Mediterranean-inspired bowl layers tender tilapia over a hearty blend of grains, spinach, and sweet green peas tossed with basil, parsley, lemon, and toasted almonds. Romesco butter adds smoky depth and ties everything together with vibrant, nutty flavor.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon
Fry Seasoning
6 tablespoon
Romesco Sauce
4 ounce
Peas
11 ounce
Tilapia
(Contains: Fish)
2.5 ounce
Spinach
1 unit
Lemon
2 tablespoon
Flour
(Contains: Wheat)
¼ ounce
Parsley
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 unit
Microwavable Grain Blend
½ ounce
Sliced Almonds
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
1 ounce
Basil Paste
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Place 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small microwave-safe bowl; bring to room temperature. Wash and dry produce.
- Roughly chop parsley. Quarter lemon.
- Massage grain blend in package to separate grains; partially open package. Microwave until heated through, 1½-2 minutes. TIP: Microwave times may vary. Be careful when handling and opening the pouch.
- Transfer grains to a large bowl. Add spinach, peas, almonds, garlic powder, half the parsley, basil paste, a squeeze of lemon juice, 2 TBSP olive oil (4 TBSP for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Stir until spinach begins to wilt. Set aside.
- Pat tilapia* dry with paper towels; season all over with Fry Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle both sides with flour; press to adhere.
- Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add tilapia and cook until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Flip; cook until opaque and cooked through, 2-3 minutes more. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate.
- Microwave butter until softened, 5-10 seconds. Stir in romesco sauce and remaining parsley.
- Divide grain salad between bowls. Top with tilapia and dollop with romesco butter. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The romesco butter and tilapia were widely praised 🍲; the grain bowl divided opinions — some loved it, others found it bland and dry.
- Ease of prep: The microwavable grain blend made this a fast, low-effort meal that many appreciated on busy nights.
- Suggestions: Season the grain blend generously with salt, and consider sautéing the spinach separately so it wilts evenly rather than staying raw in the bowl.
- Leftovers: One reviewer noted the dish doesn't make great leftovers and is best eaten fresh in one sitting.
- Texture: Adding flour over the fry seasoning before searing created a satisfying crispy crust on the tilapia that several reviewers loved.
Reviews from our home cooks
A new fav! Very Mediterranean even tho its not listed that way. Delicious, very nutritious, light, yet very filling. Generous portions. Packed with protein and fiber! Adding the flour over the fry seasoning made a great crispy crust. I'm going to top all the fry seasoning recipes with flour from now on!
The salad was such a surprise and we really loved the romesco sauce with the fish. It was many of the ingredients we eat often but served in a different way. Love this one!
This was unique and delicious! I ended up sautéing the spinach because it was all smashed in the bag, and having the rice dish be warm, everything was warmed up or cooked.
Really great meal, easy to prepare. I am not a fan of peas, so I left them out of the recipe and it still tasted amazing.
Sooo good. Once the fish is mixed into the salad with the romesco butter tossed on, the flavors all come together. Really terrific.
So different but absolutely delicious. I already plan to recreate. Well balanced and lovely flavor. I love this dish
Very good! Bursting with flavor. Best meal I've had from here in a long time. 10 out of 10!
This was an excellent, gourmet meal that we could cook quickly!
On its merits alone, it's a good meal. It makes a lot of food though and I don't think any of it makes good leftovers, so you kinda have to eat it all in one go, which is a bit of a negative.
This was a nice change. Do like the grain bowls, but concerned over the calories.
