Pan-Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce

Name: Pan-Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (28ml) olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 large cloves of garlic (finely minced ); 1 pint juicy cherry tomatoes (sliced in half ); 1/4 cup (57ml) dry white wine (*add an extra 1/4 cup for a saucier sauce); 1/2 cup fresh basil (finely chopped ); 2 tablespoons (28ml) 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); 1 and 1/2 pounds fresh cod ( cut into 4 fillets ); Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

If you like cod recipes, you'll love this easy recipe for pan-seared cod with white wine tomato basil sauce! The tomato sauce is brimming with flavor thanks to minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, and white wine. Make the sauce, pan fry the cod fillets until they flake easily with a fork, then pour the sauce over the white fish. Ready in about 15 minutes!

Updated at: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:22:55 GMT