Cod Fish With Pine Nut Brown Butter

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 3

Sumptuous Dish of Cod Fish with Pine Nut Brown Butter

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 1/2 ounces butter
	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	4 tablespoons pine nuts , chopped roughly
	4 cod fish fillets
	steamed greens ( I usually use asparagus , green beans and broccoli )
	lemon wedge ( to serve )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

545

Sugar

Fat

45g

This recipe combines the buttery and nutty flavor of pine nuts with the mild taste of cod fish. The seasoned cod fillets are pan-fried and served with a rich and flavorful pine nut brown butter sauce, which complements the fish. It is a quick, easy, and nutritious meal that is perfect for those who want to eat healthily without compromising on flavor. This recipe would be a hit among seafood lovers, and everyone else will love it too!

Instructions

1.	In a small frying pan over low heat, melt butter until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 10-12 minutes, ensuring it doesn't burn. Remove pan from heat and pour butter into a new empty bowl.
2.	Add lemon juice to the hot butter and season with salt to taste. Keep warm by placing the bowl in a pan of warm water.
3.	In the same frying pan you used for the butter, lightly toast chopped pine nuts over low heat for about 5-6 minutes until fragrant, stirring to avoid burning.
4.	Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper and pan-fry in olive oil over medium heat in a non-stick frying pan for 3-4 mins on each side till golden brown.
5.	Add the pine nuts to the melted butter and mix. Serve the fish with the steamed greens with a generous spoonful of pine nut brown butter and a lemon wedge.

PROS

This dish is high in proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal weeknight meal.

CONS

Cod is a high-mercury fish which may lead to health problems such as vision loss, memory problems, and developmental delays, if consumed in excess.
Pine nuts are calorie-dense, consuming it in excess quantities may lead to weight gain.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The pine nuts contain both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can help regulate cholesterol levels, promote heart health, and reduce inflammation in the body. The cod fish contains vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, which can aid heart and brain function, boost the immune system, and reduce inflammation.