Best Pan Fried Cod with Tomatoes

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This is the best pan fried cod with tomatoes. It's lean, flaky, tender, and luscious. Although it's quick and simple to make, the savory and sweet tomato topping gives it a touch of elegance and great eye appeal.

By Pat Bernitt
Published on January 23, 2024
closeup of pan-fried cod with cherry tomatoes and parsley on white plate
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Stand Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Tomato Topping:

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon drained capers (optional)

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Cod:

  • 1 1/2 pounds cod filets

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, capers, and salt in a bowl, and set aside.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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. Spoon tomato mixture over filets, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326 Calories
15g Fat
7g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 479mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 677mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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