Description
Delicate pan seared cod swims in a zesty white wine tomato basil sauce that brings Mediterranean coastal flavors straight to your dinner table. Delightfully simple yet elegant, this dish comes together quickly and will impress anyone gathering around your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup white wine
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a skillet, heating it to medium-high (375°F) for even, golden searing.
- Sprinkle each cod fillet with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ensuring thorough seasoning on both sides.
- Gently place the 4 seasoned cod fillets into the hot pan, allowing them to develop a crisp golden crust for exactly 3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the fillets and cook the opposite side for another 3-4 minutes until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily.
- Transfer the seared cod to a warm plate, keeping it away from direct heat.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 30 seconds to release their aromatic essence.
- Toss in 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, sautéing them for 2 minutes until they start to soften and burst slightly.
- Pour 1 cup white wine and the juice from 1 whole lemon into the pan, creating a fragrant sauce and scraping up any browned bits.
- Simmer the liquid for 5 minutes, allowing it to reduce and concentrate the flavors.
- Scatter ¼ cup fresh chopped basil into the sauce, stirring gently to distribute.
- Return the cod fillets to the pan, nestling them into the sauce for a final 2-minute gentle heating.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality cod for the best flavor and tender texture.
- Use a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet to get a perfect golden sear on the fish.
- Avoid overcooking the cod by checking its internal temperature, which should reach 145°F.
- For a gluten-free version, serve the dish with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Cod
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg