Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce
A quick and healthy Mediterranean dish featuring cod fillets in a flavorful tomato basil sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cod fillets
- 2 Juicy tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Stir in fresh basil, salt, and pepper.
- Add cod fillets to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the fish is flaky and cooked through.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the cod; it should be flaky yet moist. Fresh, ripe tomatoes yield the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg