Mediterranean Cod with Tomato Basil Sauce

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Mediterranean Cod with Tomato Basil Sauce 🐟🍅🌿

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes

🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cod

  • 2 cod fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

For the Tomato Basil Sauce

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Season the cod:
    Pat the cod dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Cook the cod:
    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the cod for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Make the sauce:
    In the same skillet, add olive oil and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add basil and lemon:
    Stir in the fresh basil and lemon juice, allowing the tomatoes to release their juices.
  5. Finish the dish:
    Return the cod to the skillet and spoon the tomato basil sauce over the top. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until the fish is fully cooked and flakes easily.
  6. Serve:

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    Transfer to plates, spoon over the delicious tomato basil sauce, and garnish with extra fresh basil. Enjoy! 🌿🍋