Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons (28ml) olive oil (plus more for cooking)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 large cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 1 pint juicy cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/4 cup (57ml) dry white wine (add an extra 1/4 cup for a saucier sauce)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (28ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more to taste)
- 1 and 1/2 pounds fresh cod, cut into 4 fillets
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Pour in dry white wine, simmer, and add basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, sugar, and black pepper.
- Pat cod fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in the pan until golden brown.
- Pour sauce over cooked cod and serve immediately.
Notes
Thoroughly dry cod before seasoning for the best sear.
For a saucier finish, consider adding more wine as per your preference.
Adjust heat to prevent garlic from burning, preserving the aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75