Ingredients
Preparation
Sauce:
Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C).
Season the cod with salt, pepper, and tarragon.
Put it in a dish and cook in the oven for 12 minutes or until the flesh starts to flake on the surface.
While the cod is cooking in the oven, put the shallots, tarragon, lemon zest, and broth in a saucepan, over high heat, and bring to a boil.
Reduce until only about 1/2 cup (125 ml) of sauce remains (about 5 minutes). Stir in the lemon juice and butter, and simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
Place the cod on four serving plates and spoon the sauce over it.
Sauteed Tomatoes and Zucchini with Basil and Pine Nuts:
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat.
Add the zucchinis and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
Add the tomatoes, onions, and vinegar.
Cook, stirring, for 1 or 2 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender and slightly crunchy and the tomatoes are heated through.
Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with basil and pine nuts, and serve immediately.
Cod, Lemon Butter and Tarragon Sauce

Cod with lemon butter and tarragon is a savory and refined dish. The cod, delicately cooked in the oven, is topped with a rich sauce made from butter, shallots, and lemon, offering a nice acidity that balances the flavor of the fish. Accompanied by fresh vegetables, this dish is perfect for an elegant dinner or a weekday meal.