Cod Fish with Pine Nut Brown Butter
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-8 oz each) Cod fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
Dredge the cod fillets lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. This helps create a light crust on the fish.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the cod fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, or until golden brown. Flip the fillets gently and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer the cooked fillets to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter. Let the butter melt and cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns a light golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Add the pine nuts to the browned butter and toast them, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice, chopped parsley, fresh thyme leaves, and lemon zest. Mix well to combine.
Spoon the pine nut brown butter sauce generously over the cooked cod fillets. Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.5 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.9 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 530 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 2812 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 156.0 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3719 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
