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Chef of the Evening – Mediterranean Cod with Blistered Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. olive oil

¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

¼ cup vegetable broth (I used lemon wine)

3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (divided)

½ cup fresh basil, chopped

½ tsp. lemon zest

½ tsp. salt

1 tsp. sugar

¼ tsp. fresh ground pepper

11/2 lbs. fresh cod

For the sauce: heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.

Add red pepper flakes and garlic, sauté for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook until soft and blistered. (9-12mins) Stir in liquid and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Simmer gently, then add basil and 2 tbsp. lemon juice, zest, salt, sugar and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, set aside.

For the cod:

Heat olive oil in another pan over medium heat. Season cod with salt & pepper.

Cook until golden brown. About 3 minutes per side. Pour the tomato basil sauce over the cod, warm up for a minute, enjoy!