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Cod Fillet in Tomato Basil Sauce

Name: Cod Fillet in Tomato Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 3 clove Garlic; 1/2 oz. Basil; 3.6 oz. Cherry Tomatoes; 4 tbsp. Olive Oil; 1 g Red Pepper Flakes; 0.5 cup White Wine; 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce; to taste Salt; to taste Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp. Lemon Zest; 2 tbsp. Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp. Sugar; For the Fish; 1 lb. Cod Fillets; 1 tbsp. Olive Oil; to taste Salt [For Marinate]; to taste Ground Black Pepper [For Marinate]; 1½ tbsp. Olive Oil [For Fish Sear]

Chef Bao Qiu

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For an easy week-night dinner that’s sure to please, give this delectable fish recipe a try. The mild flavor of lean, protein-rich, cod pairs beautifully with a simple yet flavorful blend of spices and seasonings in this aromatic basil tomato sauce, leaving your mouth watering for more!

Recipe

PRE TIME: 15 min

COOKING TIME: 15 min

TOTAL TIME: 30 min

2 SERVING

Ingredients:

3 clove Garlic
1/2 oz. Basil
3.6 oz. Cherry Tomatoes
4 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 g Red Pepper Flakes
0.5 cup White Wine
2 tbsp. Soy Sauce
to taste Salt
to taste Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp. Lemon Zest
2 tbsp. Lemon Juice
1 tbsp. Sugar
For the Fish
1 lb. Cod Fillets
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
to taste Salt [For Marinate]
to taste Ground Black Pepper [For Marinate]
1½ tbsp. Olive Oil [For Fish Sear]

Directions:

Step 1

Finely mince the garlic and basil, and slice the cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 2

Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until aromatic.

Step 3

Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft but still hold their shape. Add in white wine, soy sauce, salt and black pepper, bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and minced basil. Transfer the sauce into a bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Pat cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Use your fingers to rub both sides of the fillets with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, place cod fillets into the pan, and sear each side for 4 minutes, until fish is firm to the touch and both sides are golden brown.

Step 6

Remove fillets with a thin metal spatula and arrange onto a plate.

Step 7

Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of tomato sauce over each fillet, top with fresh basil leaves, and serve.