Pan-Fried Cod with Mushy Peas and Minted Butter

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Delicate pan-fried cod paired with classic British mushy peas and a fresh minted butter for a bright, satisfying seafood dish. This British-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, frozen peas, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 British cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Thaw 2 cups frozen peas by placing them in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, then drain.
  2. Step 2: In a blender or food processor, combine the cooked peas with 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves. Pulse until slightly chunky but well combined; season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Pat dry 4 cod fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 3/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Step 5: Add the cod fillets skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes until opaque and flaky.
  6. Step 6: Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves, then remove from heat.
  7. Step 7: Serve the cod on plates alongside a generous scoop of mushy peas, drizzling the minted butter over the fish for a fresh finish.

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