Cod with Brown Butter and Pine Nuts
A quick and tasty dinner featuring flaky cod drizzled with a rich, nutty brown butter and pine nut sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets skinless cod fillets (each about 5 ounces and 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1.5 teaspoons sumac
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves and tender stems
Seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- to taste freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Pat the cod dry with paper towels and place the fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring space between them.
- Sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper over the fish, then drizzle with olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Cooking the Fish
- Bake the fish for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the center is opaque and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Making the Sauce
- After the fish has been baking for 5 minutes, melt the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes until foaming.
- Add the pine nuts and a small pinch of salt, cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the nuts are golden and the butter is brown and nutty in smell.
- Stir in the sumac, parsley, and remaining lemon juice, then quickly take off the heat.
Serving
- Serve the cod on plates, pouring the brown butter and pine nut mixture on top. Enjoy right away!
Notes
Best served warm. Pair with a fresh salad or steamed veggies. Consider a glass of white wine.