Pan Seared Cod with Garlic White Wine Sauce In 30 Minutes

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

White grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

cod fillets

🥗Healthier: hake fillets

💰Cheaper: pollock fillets

Pollock is often less expensive and widely available.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a cost-effective substitute for butter.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a budget-friendly alternative.

Pat dry the cod with paper towels and season both sides with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

Set a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.

Add the cod in a single layer, starting with the top side down, and sauté undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Flip the cod and reduce the heat to medium, cooking for another 2-4 minutes until seared on the second side and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

Transfer the cod to a separate plate.

In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes, white wine, butter, and minced garlic, stirring over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.

When the sauce is reduced and the tomatoes soften, return the cod to the pan, turn off the heat, and garnish with 2 tablespoons of parsley or fresh basil.

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