Buttery soft and flaky pan-seared cod with rich cherry tomato sauce - a quick and easy dinner recipe for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
4(4-6oz) cod filetsNote 1
2teaspoonscoarse kosher salt
1teaspoonblack pepper
2tablespoonsolive oil
1pintcherry tomatoes
2clovesgarlicgrated
1/4cupwhite wineor water
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
Instructions
Thoroughly pad dry cod filets with paper towel. Salt and pepper on both sides.
Preheat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium high heat. Add oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add cod fillets and sear them until lightly brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the fish over and add tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Once the tomatoes soften and start to burst, check the internal temperature of the fish. It should be at least 145°F. (TIP:Read the post below recipe for other ways to tell if fish is cooked.) Remove fish onto a clean plate.
Add wine (or water) and garlic, and continue to cook the sauce for about 5 minutes. Excess liquid should evaporate, leaving the sauce thick and rich. Stir in butter.
Add the fish back into the pan and let them warm up. And serve!
Notes
Note 1: If you're using frozen cod, make sure to fully thaw it before cooking.