Description
This Pan-Seared Cod Recipe features tender cod fillets paired with a rich and flavorful White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce, making it a delightful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (28ml) olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 large cloves of garlic finely minced
- 1 pint juicy cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1/4 cup (57ml) dry white wine
- 1/2 cup fresh basil finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (28ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (28ml) olive oil
- 1 and 1/2 pounds fresh cod cut into 4 fillets
- Salt
- and pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add crushed red pepper flakes and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add sliced cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Pour in the dry white wine and let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
- Stir in chopped basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Simmer for additional 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- While the sauce is simmering, season the cod fillets with salt and pepper. In another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the cod fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and cooked through.
- Serve the pan-seared cod on plates and generously spoon the tomato basil sauce over each fillet. Enjoy!
Notes
You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for a spicier version. For a creamier sauce, consider adding a splash of cream at the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Pan-Seared Cod Recipe, Tomato Basil Sauce, Seafood Recipe, Healthy Dinner, Easy Cod Recipe