30 Minute Cod In Tomato Garlic Sauce
This simple one-pan 30-minute cod in tomato garlic sauce is just what you need for a flavorful seafood dinner with minimal effort. This delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish is a great way to incorporate fish into your diet and is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and low-carb.
ou will absolutely adore this tender and juicy cod that comes together with a tasty tomato garlic sauce for a melt-in-your-mouth meal. If you haven’t tried cod, now is the time. It is a mild, sweeter fish. It doesn’t have any fishy flavor that you can find in some types of fish. This saucy cod came out perfectly flaky with amazing flavoring from the buttery tomato garlic sauce. It’s a dish that is popular in Spain (known as Bacalao Frito con Tomates al Ajillo), Italy, and most of the Mediterranean. It uses simple seasonal ingredients that come together to create a delicious cohesive dish!
- 1 pound cod fillets, can sub with halibut or tilapia
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon oil, l like to use avocado oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup onion or shallot, minced
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock , or water
- 1 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish