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Pan-Seared Cod with Cherry Tomato Sauce

5 (1 rating)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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 filets Note 1
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1/4 cup white wine or water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted 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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1239mgPotassium: 737mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 799IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.