Pan-Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce
If you’re craving a quick yet impressive seafood dish, Pan-Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce is the perfect choice. This vibrant recipe combines tender cod fillets with a rich sauce made from fresh cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a splash of white wine. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve this flavorful dish over grains or greens to elevate your dining experience and impress your family or guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 pounds fresh cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Fresh lemon juice and zest
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Pour in white wine and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes before adding chopped basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, sugar, and pepper.
- In a separate skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season cod fillets with salt and pepper then sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve the cod on plates topped with the tomato basil sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg