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Cod with tomato basil sauce served over white rice with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs.

Cod with White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce

Tender pan-seared cod fillets finished in a light skillet sauce made with juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine, fresh basil, and lemon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video

Ingredients
  

White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons 28 ml olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 large garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup 57 ml dry white wine
  • Additional 1/4 cup 57 ml dry white wine, if a saucier consistency is desired
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons 28 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
Cod
  • 2 tablespoons 28 ml olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds 680 g fresh cod, cut into 4 fillets
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Fish spatula or turner
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Citrus zester
  • Food thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet.
  3. Add the cod and sear until lightly golden, then carefully turn and cook the second side.
  4. Transfer the cod from the skillet.
  5. Add the remaining olive oil as needed.
  6. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and release their juices.
  8. Pour in the white wine.
  9. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, sugar, and black pepper.
  10. Stir in the fresh basil.
  11. Return the cod fillets to the skillet.
  12. Spoon the sauce over the cod and continue cooking until the fish reaches 145°F (63°C) in the center.
  13. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  14. Serve immediately with the tomato basil sauce spooned over the fish.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 32gFat: 14g

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