Description
Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your table. Tender cod fillets are beautifully nestled in a rich, tangy tomato sauce, bursting with fresh basil and garlic notes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this easy recipe will impress your family and friends alike. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice to soak up the delicious sauce for a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh cod fillets
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by chopping basil and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes to the skillet, allowing them to bubble for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; simmer for another 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently place cod fillets into the sauce, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Stir in chopped basil and drizzle with lemon juice just before serving.
- Serve hot alongside rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (230g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg