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Pan-Seared Cod in White Grape Juice Tomato Basil Sauce

A delightful seafood dish that balances simplicity and flavor, featuring cod in a vibrant tomato basil sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for the sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for the sauce
  • 3 large cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup dry white grape juice add an extra 1/4 cup for a saucier sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking the cod
  • 1.5 pounds fresh cod cut into 4 fillets
  • salt and pepper for seasoning the cod

Method
 

  1. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper flakes and minced garlic, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about five minutes until they soften. Pour in white grape juice, chopped basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Simmer for another five minutes.
  3. In another skillet, heat two more tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season cod fillets with salt and pepper. Cook each fillet for about three to four minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Pour the tomato basil sauce over each cod fillet in the pan. Cook together for another minute. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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