Description
A delightful dish featuring seared cod fillets topped with a fresh tomato basil sauce, perfect for a delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place the cod in the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In another pan, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
- Stir in the chopped basil and balsamic vinegar, cooking for an additional minute.
- Serve the seared cod topped with the tomato basil sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the cod is fresh for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and basil according to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with a side of rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Seared Cod, Tomato Basil Sauce, Dinner Recipe