Description
A quick and healthy Mediterranean cod dish featuring a rich tomato basil sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces (about 6 ounces each) cod fillets
- 4 medium juicy tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Rice, salad, or roasted vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes, cooking for about 5 minutes to soften.
- Incorporate basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, stirring for another couple of minutes.
- Place cod fillets into the skillet, spooning sauce over them.
- Cook the cod for 5-7 minutes per side until opaque and flaky.
- Serve hot, plating the cod and topping with remaining sauce.
Notes
Use high-quality fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Consider pairing with fluffy rice or sautéed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg