Cod with Tomato-Basil Relish Recipe

5 from 1 vote

A classy dish that will have you licking the plate down to the last drop of sauce? Make that seared cod with dry white wine, fresh tomato and basil.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword basil, cod, tomato

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 907kcal

Cost 8

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4 tbsp. olive oil
Add the garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes to the skillet; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
3 garlic cloves, ½ red onion, ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
2 cups cherry tomatoes
Pour in the white wine and bring to a light boil. Stir in the basil, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then season to taste.
½ cup fresh basil, 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, Zest from 1 lemon, ¼ cup dry white wine
Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
Season the fish to taste with salt and pepper.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Heat the remaining olive oil in a new skillet over medium heat.
Cook the cod for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
4 fresh cod fillets
Serve the cod topped with the tomato-basil relish.