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Seared Cod with Lemon, Tomato and Basil Pasta
Succulent seared cod, served with fresh tomato and basil pasta, spiked with lemon and garlic. This dinner is elegant and simple. The sauce for this fish pasta is easy to make and quick to cook. Making it the perfect dinner for a mid-week meal or serving guests on a casual Saturday night. A great alternative to meat and packed with delicious vibrant flavors. This Cod Pasta is sure to be a hit.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 556 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the Cod:
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ lb fresh cod (4 fillets) - see note 1
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For the Lemon, Tomato and Basil Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine/tagliatelle - see note 2
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes - sliced in half
- ½ cup broth - see note 3
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh basil (not compacted) - see note 4
Instructions
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil.
- Once boiling salt the water and add in the pasta. Cook as per the packet instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water before you drain it.12 oz / 340 g fettuccine/tagliatelle1 tbsp salt
- Whilst the water is coming to a boil start the fish.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based skillet over medium-high heat.2 tbsp olive oil
- Season both sides of the cod fillets with salt and pepper then carefully place the cod into the hot oil and cook for 3 minutes on each side.1 ½ lb / 680 g fresh cod (4 fillets)1 tsp salt½ tsp pepper
- Once the cod is cooked remove it from the skillet and lightly tent it with foil.
- Add the tomatoes halves to the same skillet and cook until they have softened slightly. About 1 minute.2 cups cherry tomatoes - sliced in half
- Add in a the broth, brown sugar, crushed garlic cloves, salt, pepper, the zest the lemon, and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice.½ cup / 60 ml broth½ tsp / 1 teaspoon brown sugar4 / 2 garlic cloves½ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper1 lemon
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and then add the drained pasta and the chopped basil leaves.¼ cup / ¼ cup fresh basil (not compacted)
- Stir well to coat the pasta adding ¼-½ cup of the reserved cooking water.
- Once the pasta is all cooked, check your seasoning, add the cod fillets back in and serve immediately.
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Notes
- You can use any flaky white fish for this dish. Or go for something firmer like a salmon or tuna.
- We like this with fettuccine, but spaghetti or linguine will be equally great.
- Vegetable broth/stock or fish stock is perfect here. Avoid chicken broth as it can overpower the fish. (I use my roasted shrimp stock)
- ¼ cup of basil is about a big handful. Don't compress it into the cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
556kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
178mg
(7%)
Potassium
1110mg
(32%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
595IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 556
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 556kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1110mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.