Pan-Seared Cod with Cherry Tomato Sauce
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 Note 2
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- ¼ 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.
Note 2: If you can't find cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes will also work.
Storing Tips:
- Store leftover cod in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat cod over the stove or in the microwave. When using the microwave, cover the dish to prevent splatters and keep your microwave clean.
- Freezing is not recommended if you’ve used frozen cod as it may change the texture. If you used fresh cod freezing should be okay for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Store leftover cod in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat cod over the stove or in the microwave. When using the microwave, cover the dish to prevent splatters and keep your microwave clean.
- Freezing is not recommended if you’ve used frozen cod as it may change the texture. If you used fresh cod freezing should be okay for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1239mgPotassium: 737mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 799IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
