🐟 Pan-Seared Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce 🍅

A Taste of the Mediterranean: Dive into a sea of flavors with this simple yet sumptuous dish, perfect for any night of the week!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cod fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the cod for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent, about 3 minutes.
4. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Mix in cherry tomatoes and let them cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
6. Pour in broth and white wine, bringing to a simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in chopped basil and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Return the cod to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the fillets. Allow to heat through for 2 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
Per serving:
- Calories: 310
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute white wine with an equal amount of broth.
- Enhance the dish by adding capers or olives for a briny twist.
- Serve with quinoa or a bed of spinach for a heartier meal.

⏳ Preparation time 🕒
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 2