Seared Cod with Lemon, Tomato and Basil Pasta

Step 1

Bring a large pan of water to the boil.

Step 2

Once boiling salt the water generously and add in the 12oz/340g of pasta. Cook as per the packet instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water before you drain it.

Step 3

Whilst the water is coming to a boil start the fish.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Season both sides of cod fillets with salt and pepper then carefully place the cod into the hot oil and cook for 3 minutes on each side.

Step 6

Once the cod is cooked remove it from the skillet and lightly tent it with foil.

Step 7

Add the tomatoes halves to the same skillet and cook until they have softened slightly. About 1 minute.

Step 8

Add in a 1/4 cup of broth, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, 2 crushed garlic cloves, the zest of one lemon, and 1 tbsp of lemon juice.

Step 9

Bring the sauce to a simmer and then add the drained pasta and 1/4 cup of chopped basil leaves.

Step 10

Stir well to coat the pasta adding 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water.

Step 11

Once the pasta is all cooked add the cod fillets back in and serve immediately.