Pan-Seared Cod with Tomato Basil Sauce

In my family, we’ll eat pretty much any white fish. But I have to say, of all the white fish varieties on the market, cod fish is the most popular in my household! Cod fillets are like a blank canvas for adding flavor, and fresh or frozen cod are also easy to find and quite affordable. And they cook super fast, depending on the thickness, usually 4 minutes per side, or until the cooked fish is opaque and flakes easily!

This pan-seared cod with tomato basil sauce is definitely my favorite way to cook cod! The white fish is tender, flakes easily, and absorbs all the flavor from the yummy sauce! I love to serve this cod fillet recipe with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

• 2 tablespoons (28ml) olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 large cloves of garlic finely minced
• 1 pint juicy cherry tomatoes sliced in half
• 1/4 cup (57ml) dry white wine, add an extra 1/4 cup for a saucier sauce
• 1/2 cup fresh basil finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons (28ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more to taste)

• 2 tablespoons (28ml) olive oil
• 1 and 1/2 pounds fresh cod cut into 4 fillets
• Salt and pepper