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Pan-Seared Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce

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Experience a culinary escape with this Pan-Seared Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce. This dish features tender, flaky cod fillets enveloped in a rich, aromatic tomato basil sauce that bursts with flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, it combines the freshness of basil and sweetness of tomatoes to create a delightful meal that’s simple yet sophisticated.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients

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  • 2 (6 oz) Fresh Cod Fillets
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can Diced Tomatoes, fire-roasted
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, torn
  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Juice of ½ Lemon

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients for easy access.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season cod fillets with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Sear until golden brown on one side (4-5 minutes), then flip.
  3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  4. Pour in diced tomatoes and their juices, stirring gently while scraping any bits from the pan.
  5. Stir in torn basil leaves and adjust seasoning. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until cod flakes easily.
  6. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish just before serving.
  • Author: Emily Harrison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet (180g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg