Baked New England Cod with Brown Butter and Sage

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Tender cod fillets baked and finished with a nutty brown butter and fresh sage sauce, reminiscent of New England coastal flavors. This New England-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, unsalted butter, fresh sage leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 New England cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat dry 4 cod fillets and brush both sides with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Step 3: While fish bakes, melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 10 fresh sage leaves and cook for 3-4 minutes until butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, and sage leaves crisp.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  5. Step 5: Plate the baked cod fillets and spoon the brown butter sage sauce over each serving immediately for a rich, aromatic finish.

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