Best Pan Fried Cod with Tomatoes

Best Pan Fried Cod with Tomatoes
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    20

Savor the exquisite taste of pan-fried cod, where delicate, flaky fillets meet a vibrant tomato topping. This dish is both quick to prepare and visually stunning, perfect for a weeknight dinner with a touch of elegance.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    7 g
  • Cholesterol
    101 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    40 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    479 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, capers, and salt in a bowl, and set aside. (5 minutes)

02

Step

About 15 minutes before cooking, remove cod from the refrigerator, so it can come to room temperature. Cut cod into pieces, thoroughly pat filets dry with a paper towel, and generously season both sides with salt and pepper. (20 minutes)

03

Step

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, melt butter, and swirl to coat. Add cod, and do not move the pieces until it is time to flip them over. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Carefully remove the filets from the skillet with a spatula to a serving plate. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Reduce the heat to medium and In the same skillet, add the tomato mixture. Cook and scrape up any bits stuck to the skillet bottom and stir until the tomatoes just begin to soften, about 2 minutes. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Spoon tomato mixture over filets, garnish with parsley, and serve. (2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato mixture for a subtle heat.
Ensure the cod is thoroughly dry before seasoning and pan-frying to achieve a beautiful sear.
Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the cod at its peak tenderness.

Layne Harber

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Nicklaus Rodriguezokuneva

    I added a splash of white wine to the tomato mixture, which complemented the cod wonderfully. Will definitely make this again!

  • Fredy Paucek

    Simple, quick, and delicious! A perfect weeknight meal that even my picky eaters enjoyed.

  • Daniela Wolf

    This recipe is a game-changer! The cod was perfectly cooked, and the tomato topping was bursting with flavor.

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