Skillet Garlic-Butter Cod with Cherry Tomatoes
Flaky cod fillets are pan-seared and bathed in a vibrant garlic butter sauce with softened cherry tomatoes. This quick and elegant dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.
25 mins
8 servings
Ingredients
- 8 Atlantic Cods
- 4 cups Cherry Tomatoes
- 8 cloves of Garlic
- 2 Lemon (Wedge)
- ¼ cup Parsley (Fresh)
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- ¼ cup Lemon (Juice)
- 2 teaspoons Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
Directions
- Season both sides of the cod with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the cod and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, until opaque and it flakes easily. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter; when melted, add the minced garlic and sauté about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, the remaining 1 teaspoon black pepper, and the red pepper flakes if using. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes soften and release juices.
- Stir in the lemon juice. Return the cod to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fish for about 1 minute to reheat.
- Garnish with the parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
