cod with tomato cream sauce

Dinner

Cod with Tomato Cream Sauce

This silky tomato sauce with a touch of cream makes mild-flavored cod sing. Serve with: Farro or rice and a salad of mixed greens.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

1-1 1/4 pounds cod (see tip) or tilapia fillets, cut into 4 pieces
3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup white wine
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
½ teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

Season fish with 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic and 1 teaspoon thyme; cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Add wine, tomatoes and the fish to the pan; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until the fish is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer the fish to a large plate; keep warm.
Whisk cream and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the pan, along with the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Divide the fish and sauce among 4 shallow bowls.