Description
This Pan-Seared Cod with the Best Tomato Basil Sauce brings irresistible flavor with a blend of fresh ingredients and a hint of white wine, making it a perfect choice for a quick and healthy dinner option.
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 large sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add crushed red pepper flakes and garlic; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the sliced cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and blistering, about 8 to 12 minutes.
- Pour in the dry white wine, stir, and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. Stir in the basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, sugar, and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the sauce into a bowl and set aside for later use.
Notes
For a saucier sauce, consider adding an extra 1/4 cup of white wine.
Serve the cod warm with the sauce drizzled over the top and fresh basil as a garnish.
This recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner and pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg