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Savory Cod Livornese Recipe Easy Quick Dinner for Busy Nights

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A quick and easy savory cod Livornese recipe featuring a fresh tomato-olive sauce that pairs perfectly with tender cod fillets. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh cod fillets, skin removed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice from half a fresh lemon

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cod fillets and pat them dry with paper towels. Slice the garlic thinly, halve the cherry tomatoes, pit and slice the olives if needed, and chop the parsley.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Add the sliced garlic to the pan and cook gently, stirring often, until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced olives to the skillet. Cook until the tomatoes start breaking down and release their juice, about 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in ¼ cup of dry white wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly and meld flavors.
  6. Stir in red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Nestle the cod fillets gently into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and cook until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 3-4 minutes per side. Flip carefully with a fish spatula.
  8. Once cooked, sprinkle chopped parsley and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
  9. Serve immediately while the flavors are lively and the cod remains tender.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking. Use medium-low heat under a lid to gently cook the fish without drying it out. Flip the cod only when it releases naturally from the pan to avoid breaking. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it. Fresh cod is preferred, but frozen cod can be used if fully thawed and patted dry.

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Keywords: cod recipe, Livornese sauce, quick dinner, easy fish recipe, tomato olive sauce, healthy seafood, weeknight dinner

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