Tomato Basil Cod

This tomato basil cod dish is always a hit with my family, so I’m excited to be sharing it with you. It’s incredibly tasty and fresh.

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What We Love About This Tomato Basil Cod 

• Amazing sauce: I don’t say this very often, but I could eat this dish every day. The sauce alone is that good, but it’s even better when paired with the fillet of cod.
• Quick and simple: With just a few simple steps, you can have this delicious dish on the table in under 30 minutes.
• Easy pairings: Pair this dish with a salad, rice, pasta, bread, or potatoes—it goes with pretty much any side. 

Tomato Basil Cod Ingredients

• Fresh Cod: Fresh cod filets are mild and tender, making them the perfect canvas for the flavorful tomato basil sauce.
• Cherry Tomatoes: Sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes are sweeter than regular tomatoes and add tons of flavor to the sauce.
• Basil: Fragrant and aromatic, fresh basil adds a potent herbed flavor to the sauce.
• Dry White Wine: Wine helps balance out the acidity of the tomatoes and adds depth of flavor to the sauce.

How to Make Tomato Basil Cod 

1. Preheat the olive oil in a skillet. Sauté the minced garlic and red pepper flakes.
   
2. Add the cherry tomatoes. Continue to cook until they’re blistering.
   
3. Add the white wine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
   
4. Add the rest of the ingredients. Season to taste.
5. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add the basil.
6. Remove from the heat and set aside. Prepare and season the cod.
   
7. Cook the cod for 3 minutes on each side. Make sure both sides are browned.
   
8. Add the sauce. Cook for another minute.
   
9. Serve immediately.

Make Ahead and Reheating Instructions: 

• To Make Ahead: Prepare the sauce in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Cook the cod just before serving.
• To Reheat: Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat until warmed through, being careful not to overcook the cod.

Recipe Variations 

• Add a Mediterranean twist: Add olives, capers, and feta cheese to the sauce for a Mediterranean-inspired twist.
• Add more herbs: Add herbs such as parsley, thyme, or oregano to complement the basil.
• Try a different protein: Substitute the cod with your protein of choice.
• Garnish: Sprinkle some chopped parsley or basil on top before serving.

Tomato Basil Cod

This tomato basil cod dish is always a hit with my family, so I’m excited to be sharing it with you. It’s incredibly tasty and fresh.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 4 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 ½ pound fresh cod, cut into filets
• ▢ ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ▢ 3 large cloves garlic, finely minced
• ▢ 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• ▢ ¼ cup dry white wine
• ▢ ½ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
• ▢ 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ▢ ½ tsp fresh lemon zest
• ▢ 1 tsp granulated sugar
• ▢ salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions 

• To make the sauce, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 9-10 minutes or until they’re soft and blistering.
• Stir in the white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar and salt and black pepper to taste.
• Cook for another 2 minutes.
• Stir in the basil and remove from the heat.
• Set aside.
• Pat dry the fish with paper towels.
• Season the cod with salt and black pepper.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Place the cod in the skillet and cook 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
• Pour the sauce over the cod and cook for one minute.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

If you’re not familiar with the doneness of certain types of fish, check the temperature of the cod with a food thermometer to ensure that it’s fully cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 31gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 892mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 591IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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