Cod in Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce
This Cod in Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce has flaky cod nestled in a bright, garlicky tomato lemon butter sauce, with tender asparagus soaking up every drop.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 133kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 4 pieces cod 3 ounces each
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions sliced and divided into greens and whites
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil and half the butter in a pan over medium heat until melted.
- Season the cod with salt and pepper. Add the cod to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until slightly golden.
- Meanwhile, boil one inch of water in a pan. Add the asparagus to the pan and simmer for 3-5 minutes (thin takes 3, thick takes 5). Turn off heat and remove asparagus.
- Remove the cod from the pan and add the tomatoes. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and the whites of the green onions. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth and bring to a simmer, then add the lemon juice and remaining butter.
- Return the cod to the pan to reheat for about 2 minutes.
- Serve cod and tomatoes over a bed of asparagus, garnished with sauce and remaining green onions and basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1711IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg