A quick and easy, light and healthy cod in a tomato, lemon, butter and garlic sauce with plenty of fresh herbs.

Cod in a Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound cod
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 3 green onions, sliced and divided (whites and greens)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine, or dashi)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon basil, chopped

directions

1. Heat the oil and melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the cod, seasoned with salt and pepper taste and cook until lightly golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side, before setting aside.
2. Add the tomatoes to the butter and oil in the pan and cook until blistered, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic, the white of the green onions and the red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the broth, bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes before adding the lemon juice and butter and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the cod, the greens of the green onions, parsley and basil and enjoy!

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