Description
Succulent Mediterranean cod bathes in a zesty lemon butter sauce, bringing coastal Italian flavors to your dinner table. Quick and elegant, this dish offers restaurant-quality comfort with simple ingredients that elevate weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound cod
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced and divided (whites and greens)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Liquids and Seasonings:
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzling olive oil and melting butter to create a flavorful cooking base.
- Carefully season the cod fillets with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage for maximum taste profile.
- Gently place cod into the heated skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust, approximately 2-3 minutes per surface.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked cod to a separate plate, preserving its delicate texture.
- Introduce cherry tomatoes into the same skillet, letting them sizzle and blister, creating caramelized edges and intense flavor.
- Reduce cooking temperature to medium and add minced garlic, sliced green onion whites, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for aromatic complexity.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, creating a simmering liquid that will form the sauce’s foundation.
- Allow the broth to reduce and concentrate, developing deeper flavor notes for approximately 3 minutes.
- Brighten the sauce with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a final pat of butter, whisking to create a silky, balanced emulsion.
- Return cod fillets to the skillet, nestling them gently into the vibrant sauce.
- Garnish with green onion tops, chopped parsley, and delicate basil leaves for a fresh, herbaceous finish.
- Serve immediately, allowing the harmonious blend of flavors to shine.
Notes
- Master this quick seafood dish perfect for busy weeknights with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
- Technique matters most when cooking delicate cod, ensuring golden edges and tender center without overcooking.
- Fresh herbs and bright lemon transform simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg