Description
Looking for a quick and flavorful dinner option? Try this Pan-Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce. This delightful dish features tender cod fillets seared to perfection and served in a vibrant sauce made from juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and a splash of dry white wine. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Pair it with your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the irresistible flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs fresh cod fillets
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 0.25 cup dry white wine
- 0.5 cup fresh basil
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon juice and zest
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened; pour in white wine and stir.
- Mix in chopped basil, lemon juice, zest, salt, sugar, and black pepper; simmer on low.
- In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high; season cod with salt and pepper, cooking each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour the sauce over the cod to warm briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg