Cod in a Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce 🍋🍅🧈
Introduction:
There’s nothing quite like a light and flavorful fish dish to brighten up your dinner table. This Cod in a Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce is a delightful combination of tender cod fillets, blistered cherry tomatoes, and a rich, buttery sauce infused with the zing of fresh lemon juice. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a dish to impress guests, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Let’s dive in!
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
- 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
- 1 pound cod 🐟
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 🍅
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped 🧄
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes 🌶️
- 3 green onions, sliced and divided (whites and greens) 🧅
- 1/2 cup chicken broth 🍗
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tablespoon butter 🧈
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 🌿
- 1 tablespoon basil, chopped 🌿
Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Cod:
- Heat the olive oil and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the cod with salt and pepper to taste and add it to the skillet.
- Cook until lightly golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Set the cod aside. 🐟🧂
2️⃣ Blister the Tomatoes:
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the butter and oil in the pan.
- Cook until the tomatoes are blistered, about 3-5 minutes. 🍅🔥
3️⃣ Prepare the Aromatics:
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the garlic, the whites of the green onions, and the red pepper flakes.
- Cook until fragrant, about a minute. 🧄🌶️
4️⃣ Make the Sauce:
- Add the chicken broth to the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of butter, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. 🍗🍋🧈🧂
5️⃣ Combine and Serve:
- Return the cod to the pan.
- Add the greens of the green onions, parsley, and basil.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Serve and enjoy! 🐟🧅🌿
Details:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 220 Kcal per serving
- Servings: 4 servings
Conclusion:
This Cod in a Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce is a perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. The tender cod, paired with the tangy tomato and lemon butter sauce, creates a dish that’s both comforting and refreshing. It’s an excellent choice for a quick and healthy dinner. Enjoy this delightful recipe and share it with your loved ones!
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Cod in a Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce 🍋🍅🧈
- Total Time: 30min
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
2 tablespoons butter 🧈
1 pound cod 🐟
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 pound cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 🍅
3 cloves garlic, chopped 🧄
1 pinch red pepper flakes 🌶️
3 green onions, sliced and divided (whites and greens) 🧅
1/2 cup chicken broth 🍗
2 tablespoons lemon juice 🍋
1 tablespoon butter 🧈
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 🌿
1 tablespoon basil, chopped 🌿
Instructions
1️⃣ Heat the olive oil and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until lightly golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Then, set the cod aside. 🐟🧂
2️⃣ Add the cherry tomatoes to the butter and oil in the pan and cook until blistered, about 3-5 minutes. 🍅🔥
3️⃣ Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic, the whites of the green onions, and the red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about a minute. 🧄🌶️
4️⃣ Add the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes. Then, add the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of butter, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. 🍗🍋🧈🧂
5️⃣ Return the cod to the pan and add the greens of the green onions, parsley, and basil. Stir gently and enjoy! 🐟🧅🌿
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 20min
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal