Tasty Pan-Seared Cod with Tomato Basil Sauce – Easy Dinner Idea - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for cooking the fillets
• 3 garlic cloves, minced finely
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/4 cup broth (vegetable)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (granulated)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust as desired
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper, or more if needed
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (split for use)
• 680g (1.5 pounds) cod, split into four portions
• Salt and ground pepper for seasoning