Quick Easy Italian Style Cod Fillets
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Quick Easy Italian Style Cod Fillets. Perfectly seasoned cod fillets are gently simmered in a luscious, garlicky cherry tomato sauce infused with aromatic oregano, a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, and a pop of fresh parsley. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe highlights the natural goodness of cod while delivering bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Finished with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, this dish is light, nutritious, and irresistibly delicious. Serve it with crusty bread, pasta, or a simple green salad for a complete meal that’s as elegant as it is effortless. Make this one-skillet wonder your go-to for a quick, healthy, and satisfying Italian seafood delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 unit lemon
Instructions
Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and stir. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, and the remaining salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
Move the tomatoes to one side of the skillet and carefully lay the cod fillets in the pan. Spoon some of the tomato mixture over the top of the fish.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the cooked dish. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish for a fresh burst of flavor.
Slice the remaining half of the lemon into wedges and serve them on the side.
Serve the Italian-style cod fillets hot with a side of crusty bread, pasta, or a green salad. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 2814 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 147.6 g | 295% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 4032 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
