30-Minute Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce
A quick and healthy Mediterranean dish featuring cod fillets in a flavorful tomato basil sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 juicy tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Mix in fresh basil, salt, and pepper.
- Place cod fillets in the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg