Pan-Fried Cod with Pea Purée and Crispy Bacon

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Lightly pan-fried cod fillets served over a smooth pea purée, complemented by crispy bacon for a balance of textures. This British-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cod fillets, fresh or frozen peas, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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: 20 min Serves 4 British cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups peas and cook for 3 minutes until tender, then drain.
  2. Step 2: In the same saucepan, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat and sauté 1 small finely chopped shallot for 2 minutes until translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add the cooked peas back to the pan with 1/2 cup vegetable stock and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp salt.
  4. Step 4: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook 6 slices bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
  5. Step 5: In the same skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Season 4 cod fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and cook for 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  6. Step 6: Serve each cod fillet over a bed of pea purée, topped with crumbled crispy bacon and a small pat of 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted on top.

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