Quick-Cured Grilled Cod and Tomatoes with Herb Butter and Creamy Green Bean and Pea Salad

🍽️ Quick-Cured Grilled Cod and Tomatoes with Herb Butter and Creamy Green Bean and Pea Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, and Fast

Looking for a dinner that feels both elegant and effortlessly fresh? This Quick-Cured Grilled Cod and Tomatoes with Herb Butter and Creamy Green Bean and Pea Salad recipe is a celebration of bright flavors, tender seafood, and vibrant veggies. It’s perfect for warm-weather meals or any time you want something light yet satisfying.

From the delicate, flaky cod cured just enough to enhance its natural sweetness, to the juicy, charred tomatoes kissed by the grill, every bite bursts with freshness. The herb butter adds richness, while the creamy green bean and pea salad balances the plate with cool, crisp textures.

🌿 Why You’ll Love This Dish

Quick curing enhances cod’s flavor and texture without long waits.

Grilling adds a smoky char that brings out natural sweetness in fish and tomatoes.

Herb butter ties the whole dish together with fresh, aromatic notes.

Creamy green bean and pea salad provides crunch and coolness for perfect balance.

Elegant enough for guests, simple enough for weeknights.

🛒 Ingredients Overview

For the Quick-Cured Cod and Tomatoes:

Fresh cod fillets

Salt and sugar (for curing)

Cherry or grape tomatoes

Olive oil

Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, or dill)

Butter

For the Creamy Green Bean and Pea Salad:

Fresh green beans, blanched

Fresh or frozen peas

Greek yogurt or sour cream

Lemon juice

Garlic or shallot, minced

Fresh herbs (mint, dill, or parsley)

Salt and pepper

👩‍🍳 How to Make It
Step 1: Quick Cure the Cod

Combine equal parts salt and sugar and rub it gently over the cod fillets. Let them rest in the fridge for 20–30 minutes. This draws out moisture and firms up the fish for grilling.

Step 2: Prepare the Salad

Blanch green beans until tender-crisp and cool immediately in ice water. Mix with peas, yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Chill until serving.

Step 3: Grill the Cod and Tomatoes

Rinse off the cure and pat cod dry. Brush with olive oil and grill over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely marked. Grill tomatoes alongside until softened and slightly charred.

Step 4: Make Herb Butter

Mix softened butter with chopped fresh herbs and a pinch of salt. Dollop on the hot cod just before serving for melt-in-your-mouth richness.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve the grilled cod and tomatoes alongside a generous helping of the creamy green bean and pea salad. Garnish with extra herbs and a lemon wedge for added brightness.