Cod with Tomato, Basil & Garlic Sauce

Cod with Tomato, Basil & Garlic Sauce – A Hearty Meal

Scott and I try to eat fish at least twice a week and cod is one of Scott’s favorite types of fish. During the summer, we’ll buy fresh fish at Wild Salmon Seafood Market at Fisherman’s Terminal in Seattle since we’re just five minutes away.  This is one thing I am looking forward to about moving back to downtown Seattle (you can catch up on our latest blog here). When we are not at the boat, I try to find fresh wild cod from the grocery store, but it’s never quite the same.

Pacific cod is very dense and hearty, so you don’t need large portions. With this recipe, the flavor is all in the sauce. This is a perfect recipe for an elegant dinner party or for enjoying on your boat. It’s easy to make and delicious.  It pairs great with herb noodles and asparagus, or you can pick your favorite sides too. Enjoy!

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Cod with Tomato, Basil & Garlic Sauce Yum

This hearty dish is full of flavor and perfect for entertaining. Pair it with noodles and a side of asparagus for a great meal.

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Italian

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 4 3oz fresh cod fillets
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 7 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp dried basil you can also use fresh basil, chopped up
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
• 1 cup dry white wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc work great
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Course Main Dish Cuisine Italian Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings people Ingredients 4 3oz fresh cod fillets 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 7 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp dried basil you can also use fresh basil, chopped up 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp fresh lemon zest 1 cup dry white wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc work great 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 200 degrees. Rinse cod and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat and add cod. Cook on each side about 4 minutes, until golden brown. (Cod will not be cooked thru). Transfer to a plate and keep warm in the oven.
2. Heat remaining olive oil in same skillet on medium heat and add garlic, cooking until it is golden, about 2 minutes. Be sure to not scorch the garlic. Add basil, lemon juice, lemon zest and dry white wine. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 7 minutes until reduced by half. Add cherry tomatoes, sugar and crushed red pepper flakes.

   
3. Add cod back to the pan and cook on each side for about 3 minutes until cooked thru. Serve cod with tomato basil sauce on top.

   

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