Pan-Seared Cod with Tomato Basil Sauce
Delightful Pan-Seared Cod fillets served with a savory Tomato Basil Sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod about 5 ounces each, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
- Salt to taste
- Pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces, undrained
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup dry white wine optional
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for a kick
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels; season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add cod fillets in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and easily flakes with a fork. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
- In the same skillet, add another drizzle of olive oil if needed. Add chopped onion; cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add canned diced tomatoes (with juice), cherry tomatoes, white wine (if using), tomato paste, sugar, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer; cook for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens and cherry tomatoes soften, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in sliced fresh basil and butter, swirling until the butter melts and the sauce becomes glossy.
- Nestle the seared cod fillets into the sauce and spoon sauce over the top. Garnish with extra basil and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Serve hot!
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg
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