One of the most delicious meals to eat in the summertime features locally-caught New England Cod. That’s because Cod is a light, flaky fish that can be easily paired with summer fresh vegetables and white wine. At Snug Harbor Fish, we offer a delicious Fried Fish sandwich that customers can request be made with Cod.
But for those customers who want to enjoy a lighter dish at home, we suggest picking up a piece of fresh Cod at Snug Harbor and cook it using our Pan-Seared Cod recipe—it will make your mouth water!
For a white wine that goes well with this dish, we suggest a Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. You can easily pick up a great bottle next door at Snug Harbor Wine.
RECIPE
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients for the White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 large cloves (or 3 smaller cloves) garlic, finely minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more to taste)
Ingredients for the Cod:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ lb. fresh Cod, cut into four fillets (four 6-oz. fillets)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions for the White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce:
- Heat oil in a large non-stick saute pan over medium heat.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes and garlic and saute for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they’re soft and blistering, but still hold their shape, about 12 minutes.
- Add in the white wine, stir, and allow the mixture to come to a light simmer
- Stir in the basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
- Transfer the sauce into a bowl and set aside until needed.
Instructions for the Cod:
- Heat oil in a large non-stick saute pan over medium heat. (Tip: Highly suggest using a non-stick pan or skillet when cooking the fish)
- Season both sides of cod with salt and pepper.
- Place cod in the oil and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the cod over and place the pan in the oven to continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until it’s cooked through.
- Pour the white wine tomato basil sauce over the cod and serve immediately.
Make the dish even more delicious by serving over fresh linguine cooked in olive oil and lemon!