Description
Flaky pan-seared cod fillets topped with a bright cherry tomato and herb sauce, ready in under 20 minutes. A light yet satisfying seafood dish perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prep fish: Pat cod dry. Season with salt/pepper, then lightly dust with flour.
- Sear cod: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Cook cod 3-4 mins per side until golden and 145°F (63°C) internal temp. Transfer to plate.
- Make sauce: In same skillet, add garlic and tomatoes. Sauté 2 mins until tomatoes blister. Deglaze with wine, scraping browned bits.
- Finish: Stir in basil, capers, lemon zest/juice, and pepper flakes. Simmer 1 min.
- Serve: Spoon sauce over cod. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use halibut or sea bass instead of cod.
- Crispier skin: Leave skin on; press with spatula while cooking.
- Make ahead: Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- For richer sauce, add 1 tbsp butter at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet + sauce
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: undefined
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: undefined