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One-Pan Garlic Butter Tuscan Cod

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A quick and elegant one-pan meal featuring tender cod fillets in a creamy garlic butter sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and capers. This Tuscan-inspired dish is full of bold flavors yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: One-Pan
  • Cuisine: Tuscan
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz/170 g each), skinless
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or single cream)
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Pat cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets and sear for 3–4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter, then garlic, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes until softened.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let reduce slightly for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Add baby spinach and stir until wilted.
  7. Return cod to the pan and spoon sauce over the fillets. Add lemon juice, chilli flakes (if using), and sprinkle with parsley.
  8. Let everything warm through for 1 minute. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Notes

  • Use fully thawed, dry cod for the best sear and texture.
  • Don’t overcook the fish—it should be just opaque and flake easily.
  • Use coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
  • Serve with crusty bread, pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
  • Fresh herbs like basil or thyme can be added for more flavor depth.

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