Garlic-Tomato Butter Baked Fish

Name: Garlic-Tomato Butter Baked Fish
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 chopped shallot; 1.5 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for drizzling); 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes; 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp fresh chopped herbs (parsley, basil, cilantro, plus extra for garnish); 1.5 lbs fresh cod or tilapia (cut into 6-8 oz portions); 0.5 lemon; salt and pepper

Bright and beautiful tomatoes simmered in a rich garlic-herb sauce are smothered over flaky fish and baked to bubbly perfection.

Ingredients

Garlic-Tomato Herb Sauce

Cod

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Heat oil in medium sauce pan or skillet. Sauté garlic and shallot until soft.
3
Add tomatoes, broth, salt, and red pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 min until tomatoes break down and liquid is almost evaporated.
4
Remove from heat and stir in butter and herbs.
5
Pat cod pieces dry and place in 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
6
Spread tomato herb sauce over top of cod. Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 15 min or until cod flakes easily.
7
Garnish with additional herbs, if desired, and serve immediately.