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Cod with Cherry Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

This quick and easy recipe is ideal for everyday cooks, and takes advantage of fabulous summer fare: cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. They make the perfect companion to light, versatile Vital Choice Alaskan cod or halibut. A great meal on a warm summer evening, or to make a wintry one feel like summer!

Cod with Cherry Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 portions Vital Choice Alaskan cod or halibut (4 to 6 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon Vital Choice organic extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning
  • 2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, divided

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle fillets with seasoning and pepper to taste. 
  2. Add fillets to skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  3. Add tomatoes to skillet; cover and cook 3 minutes. Stir in pine nuts and half the basil; cook 2 minutes more or until tomatoes begin to burst and fish flakes easily with a fork. Transfer fillets to a platter.
  4. Stir tomato mixture and season with pepper to taste. Spoon over fillets, sprinkle with remaining basil and serve.
Serves: Serves 4