My friend Debbie Marcum found this beauty in Mediterranean for Beginners.
There's really not much to say when it comes to classic ingredients in Mediterranean cooking. Smiles will adorn your dining room when you make this wonderful dish. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 3 cod fillets (about 5–6 oz each)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika – optional for color mostly
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 shallot or ½ small onion - finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
- 1/2 cup dry white wine - Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or crushed Aleppo (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves - chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)
Preparation:
Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides
with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a
skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets and sear for 2–3 minutes per
side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté garlic and
shallot for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they
begin to blister and soften (about 4–5 minutes). Pour in the white wine and
lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to
reduce slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir in
chopped basil and parsley.
Return the seared cod to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the
top. Cover and simmer on low for 4–5 minutes, or until cod is fully cooked and
flakes easily with a fork.
Blessed be… and happy cooking!