Roasted Cod with Pumpkin and Sage Brown Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
28 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Delicate flaky cod fillet paired with caramelized roasted pumpkin cubes and a fragrant sage brown butter sauce, creating an elegant autumn-inspired dish.
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Ingredients
- 4cod fillets(about 6 oz each, skin-on)
- ½ kgpumpkin(peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 4 tablespoonsbutter
- 12fresh sage leaves
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1shallot(thinly sliced)
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 4thyme sprigs(fresh)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss pumpkin cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 18-20 minutes until golden and tender.
Tip: Cut pumpkin pieces evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- 2
While pumpkin roasts, pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Tip: Drying the fish ensures crispier skin when cooked.
- 3
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, carefully place cod skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
Tip: Don't move the fish while cooking to achieve golden, crispy skin.
- 4
Flip cod fillets and transfer skillet to the oven. Bake for 6-8 minutes until cod flakes easily with a fork.
Tip: Cod cooks quickly, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
- 5
Remove skillet from oven and transfer cod to a warm plate. Add sliced shallot and minced garlic to the same skillet over medium heat and sauté for 1 minute.
Tip: Using the same skillet captures all the flavorful fish drippings.
- 6
Add butter and sage leaves to the skillet, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until butter foams and turns golden brown with nutty aroma.
Tip: Watch the butter carefully as it browns to prevent burning.
- 7
Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Add lemon juice off heat to preserve the bright, fresh flavor.
- 8
Arrange roasted pumpkin on serving plates, top with cod fillets, and spoon sage brown butter sauce generously over each portion. Garnish with fresh thyme and lemon wedges.
Tip: Serve immediately while the butter sauce is still warm and fragrant.
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