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Zesty Cod with Tomato Basil Sauce

A quick and easy dish that impresses with vibrant flavors and is perfect for a satisfying dinner, even for picky eaters.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fillets cod fillets (fresh or thawed)
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted for extra flavor)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving because lemon makes everything better!

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes (juice and all) along with chopped fresh basil. Stir and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Gently nestle the cod fillets into the sauce, cover, and let simmer on low heat for about 10-12 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Serve the cod with the sauce spooned over it and lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

If the sauce looks a bit lumpy, it's part of the charm! Leftover sauce is a great pasta base. You can make the sauce ahead of time and reheat when ready to cook the fish.