Grilled Cod with Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Brown Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes like something from a fancy restaurant. The combination of delicate grilled cod with roasted pumpkin and nutty sage brown butter feels luxurious but honestly couldn't be easier to pull off at home. Cod is packed with lean protein and omega 3 fatty acids, making it wonderfully good for you, and the pumpkin adds natural sweetness and fiber to round out the meal. Everything cooks simultaneously, so you'll have a restaurant quality plate on the table in no time flat.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4cod fillets(6 oz each, patted dry)
- ½ kgpumpkin(peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 12fresh sage leaves
- 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
- 4thyme sprigs(fresh)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Toss pumpkin cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the salt, and pepper. Spread on a grill-safe pan and place on the grill for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
Tip: Use a perforated grill pan to prevent smaller pieces from falling through the grates.
- 2
While pumpkin cooks, pat cod fillets dry and brush both sides with remaining olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
Tip: Drying the fish ensures better searing and prevents sticking to the grill.
- 3
Once pumpkin is nearly done, place cod fillets directly on the grill grates. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side without moving them around, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Tip: Avoid turning the fish multiple times; this helps develop a nice crust and prevents breaking.
- 4
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sage leaves, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the butter turns golden brown and fragrant.
Tip: Watch carefully to prevent the butter from burning; once it turns amber, remove immediately from heat.
- 5
Arrange roasted pumpkin cubes on serving plates. Top each with a grilled cod fillet and drizzle the sage brown butter sauce over both fish and pumpkin.
Tip: Pour the butter sauce while still warm for maximum flavor absorption.
- 6
Garnish each plate with fresh thyme sprigs and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately while everything is still warm.
Recipe Variations
Get AI-powered ingredient substitution suggestions.
You Might Also Like
Beergarita
My go to drink for summer gatherings is this refreshing Beergarita, and let me tell you, it's a total crowd pleaser. The combination of tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and a cold Corona creates something that tastes way more complicated than it actually is. Lime juice is packed with vitamin C, which is great for your immune system, and the whole thing takes just five minutes to throw together. Best part? It's incredibly budget friendly since you're probably already stocking most of these ingredients anyway.
Tropical Quinoa
This tropical quinoa bowl has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in just forty minutes and tastes like a mini vacation on a plate. Quinoa is one of my favorite ingredients since it's a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids, making it so satisfying and perfect for keeping energy levels steady. The combination of papaya, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro brings vibrant flavors and colors, while the rice wine vinegar and orange zest add just the right brightness. Best part is the ingredient list is simple and affordable, yet feels fancy enough to impress anyone at your table.
Crispy seabass with preserved lemon yogurt
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in just ten minutes flat. Crispy seabass with preserved lemon yogurt is that perfect balance of impressive and effortless, with tangy Greek yogurt and zingy preserved lemon creating a sauce that feels restaurant quality but tastes like home. The seabass gets beautifully golden and flaky while the freekeh provides substantial whole grains packed with fiber and protein. It's the kind of meal that makes you feel like you're treating yourself without any fuss.
Reviews
Sign in to write a review.