Pan-Seared Cod with Herb-Infused Tomato Relish

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Delicate cod fillets seared to golden perfection and topped with a fresh tomato and herb relish bursting with flavor. This Mediterranean seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, salt, and black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add cod fillets and sear for 4 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden and crisp on the edges.
  3. Step 3: Flip the cod fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from skillet and set aside covered to keep warm.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 minced garlic clove, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 1/2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften and juices release, stirring gently.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the warm tomato and herb relish over the cod fillets just before serving.

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