**Cod in a Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce Ingredients: 4 cod fillets (about 4-6 oz each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pint cherry tomatoes (or 2 cups diced tomatoes) 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth) 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon capers (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish Instructions: 1. Prepare the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. 2. Sear the Cod: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate. 3. Make the Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and release their juices, about 3-4 minutes. Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice. Stir in the lemon zest and capers (if using). Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, letting it reduce slightly. 4. Return the Cod: Place the seared cod fillets back into the skillet with the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the fish and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through. 5. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately, spooning the tomato lemon butter sauce over the fish.๐โค๏ธ
