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Pan Seared Cod with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Servings
4
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Ingredients
For the Cherry Tomato and Basil Sauce
500
grams
cherry tomatoes halved
5
cloves
garlic
3/4
cups
chicken or vegtable stock
1.5
cups
basil
measure whole then chop
3
tbsp
olive oil
1/4
tsp
chili flakes
optional
2
tbsp
lemon zest
1/2
tsp
lemon zest
1/2
tsp
salt
1/4
tsp
black pepper
For the Cod
4
pieces
cod
Around 250 grams per piece
2 tbsp olive oil
tbsp
olive oil
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
Instructions
Cherry Tomato and Basil Sauce
Add olive to a large non-stick saute pan over medium heat. Add in crushed red pepper flakes and garlic, cook until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until the skin on the tomatoes starts to blister, 9-12 min.
Add in the chicken stock and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
Stir in basil + lemon zest + lemon juice + salt + pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
Transfer the sauce to a bowl and set aside.
Searing the Cod
Pat your cod with some paper towels to make sure they are dry. Score the cod on the skin side. Season with salt and pepper(both sides).
Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
Place cod skin side down and cook for 4 minutes. Carefully flip the cod over and cook the other side for 3-4 depending on the thickness of the fish.
Pour the cherry tomato basil sauce over the cod and bring to a simmer to warm through. Serve immediately.
Course:
Main Course