Cod in a Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce

Here’s a simple recipe for cod in a tomato lemon butter sauce:

Ingredients

• 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cod: Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the Fish: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cod fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add Tomatoes: Add the diced tomatoes, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine and simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Finish the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Combine: Return the cod fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot, preferably with crusty bread or over rice.

Enjoy your meal!