Cod with Tomatoes

A close up picture of cod, tomatoes and spinach served over pasta on a white plate.

If you’re looking for quick fish recipes, this cod with tomatoes is just the thing. In this recipe, cod fillets are cooked in a butter and white wine sauce with cherry tomatoes and spinach.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword fish

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 278kcal

Ingredients

4 Cod Fillets (about 1-1½ pounds depending on the thickness)
1 teaspoon Salt plus a pinch for the onions and tomatoes
¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Butter
2 cups White Onion sliced thin (about ½ a medium onion)
½ cup White Wine
1 pint Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice ½ a juicy lemon should do it
2-3 ounces Fresh Spinach about 2 generous handfuls
Lemon Wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Cod

If using frozen cod, defrost it according to package directions. Pat the fish with paper towels to remove excess water.
Season the cod fish with 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and pepper.

Cook the cod

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, deep, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
When the oil is hot and the butter is melted and foamy, add the cod.
Cook the cod 2 minutes.
Use a large plastic spatula to turn the cod and cook another 2 minutes.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and arrange them around the fish.
Then, carefully add the white wine to the skillet.
Let the wine come to a simmer.
Add the tomatoes, lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
Give the pan a few quick shakes. Don’t stir the sauce, the fish will break apart.
Cover the skillet and cook the cod with tomatoes for 3 minutes.
Add the spinach to the top and cover the skillet again.
When the spinach begins to wilt, arrange it around the fish, cover and continue cooking for another 3 minutes or so until the tomatoes burst and the spinach is completely wilted.
Make sure the internal temperature of the cod is at least 145°F on an instant read thermometer.
Use a spatula and gently remove the cod from the skillet to a plate. Then spoon the sauce, tomatoes and spinach over the fish and your side dish is desired.

Notes

If you’re serving this dish with a side that will take more than 10 minutes to cook, start it first. Rice takes about 25 minutes. Pasta water will take a good 10-15 minutes to come to a boil, then the actual cooking time. Same goes with potatoes. Make sure your side is almost ready before starting the fish.

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