Cod in a Lemon Butter Tomato Sauce 🍋🍅🐟
Light, zesty, and full of flavor—perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients:
4 cod fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp lemon zest
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
Season cod with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear cod for 3–4 minutes per side, then set aside.
Lower heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in cream, lemon juice, and zest. Let it simmer until slightly thick.
Toss in tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 more minute.
Return cod to the skillet. Spoon sauce over and heat for another minute.
Sprinkle parsley on top and serve warm.
