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Pan-Seared Cod in Tomato + White Wine Sauce

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsps olive oil ghee, or avocado oil
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced small
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup tomato purée
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsps fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest

For the cod:

  • 2 Tbsps olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1-1/2 lbs OR 4 6 ounce fresh cod fillets
  • sea salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Season your cod fillets with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 Tablespoons of oil, or ghee.
  • Carefully place the fillets into the hot oil and cook for about 2-3 minutes each side, without moving them until lightly golden on each sides and just cooked through.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Using that same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add in garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in red pepper flakes, tomatoes, tomato puree and wine.
  • Season with sea salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and let it cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until mixture forms a thick sauce.
  • Next add in the basil, fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Return your cod back into the pan and spoon the hot sauce over.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
  • Enjoy!