# Cod with Braised Tomatoes

A speedy 25-minute dinner with cod and braised cherry tomatoes, creating a classic, easy meal with saucy, jammy tomatoes and pan-fried cod in garlicky tomato sauce.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp black pepper, divided
- 14 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley, more for serving
- 1 tbsp lemon juice

## Instructions

1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
2. Season both sides of the cod with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
3. Finely chop the shallot.
4. Mince the garlic cloves.
5. Chop the parsley.
6. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium high in a nonstick skillet.
7. Add cod fillets and sear for 1-2 minutes per side; remove the cod onto a clean plate.
8. Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cover, and braise for 5 minutes.
9. Press down on the cherry tomatoes with a fork to release their juices.
10. Add shallot, garlic, dried thyme, the remaining salt and pepper to the skillet.
11. Cover the skillet and braise for 5 minutes more over medium heat.
12. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
13. Add the remaining butter and parsley, stir until the butter is completely melted.
14. Reduce heat to medium low.
15. Add cod fillets to the sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the fillets are just cooked through.
16. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
17. Garnish with parsley.

## Equipment

- paper towels
- nonstick skillet
- fork
- clean plate

## Tips

- To elevate the flavor profile, consider deglazing the skillet with dry white wine.
- Avoid overcooking the fish; it should flake easily with a fork.
- Both fresh and frozen cod fillets work; ensure proper thawing for frozen fillets.
- Prepare the sauce up to 1 day in advance and store in the fridge. Reheat before adding separately fried fish.
- For best taste and texture, consume this dish the same day the fish is cooked.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.servingdumplings.com/recipe/easy-cod-with-braised-tomatoes/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9e265c0c-7e0f-4b55-86f0-ea3d7aa2c17b
- Extracted: 2025-08-07

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