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Tender, flaky lingcod fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection and drizzled with a rich, nutty brown butter sauce studded with toasted hazelnuts. A simple yet elegant dish that celebrates the best of Pacific Northwest flavors.
Prepare the Fish
Sear the Lingcod
Make the Hazelnut Brown Butter Sauce
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Tender, flaky lingcod fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection and drizzled with a rich, nutty brown butter sauce studded with toasted hazelnuts. A simple yet elegant dish that celebrates the best of Pacific Northwest flavors.
This pacific_northwest recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 300.31 calories per serving with 10.6g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Finish and Serve
If you don't have hazelnuts, this sauce works beautifully with slivered almonds, chopped pecans, or walnuts.
Substitute parsley with other fresh herbs like chives, dill, or tarragon for a different flavor profile.
For a briny kick, add a tablespoon of drained capers to the sauce along with the lemon juice and parsley.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter as it browns for a subtle touch of heat.
Lingcod provides high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining a healthy metabolism.
This dish features monounsaturated fats from olive oil and hazelnuts, along with omega-3 fatty acids from the lingcod. These fats are known to support cardiovascular health by helping to lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation.
The omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, found in lingcod are crucial for brain health and cognitive function. Hazelnuts also contribute vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects brain cells from oxidative stress.
Each serving contains approximately 490-520 calories, depending on the exact size of the fish fillet and amount of butter used. It's a nutrient-dense meal rich in protein and healthy fats.
Yes, this dish is quite healthy. Lingcod is a fantastic source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The sauce uses healthy fats from hazelnuts and olive oil. To keep it balanced, serve with plenty of vegetables.
Absolutely. This recipe is very versatile. Any firm white fish such as halibut, true cod, rockfish, or even mahi-mahi would be a delicious substitute.
Yes, you can prepare the hazelnut brown butter sauce ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Gently reheat it in a small saucepan over low heat before serving.
The best way is to use an instant-read thermometer; it should register 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part. Alternatively, you can test it with a fork. The fish should be opaque and flake apart easily when gently prodded.
Brown butter can turn to burnt butter very quickly. The key is to keep the heat at medium and watch it constantly. As soon as you see golden-brown specks and smell the nutty aroma, remove it from the heat immediately to stop the cooking process.