Pan-Fried Cod with Pea Purée and Mint

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Lightly pan-fried cod fillets served with a vibrant fresh pea and mint purée, showcasing classic British spring flavors. This British-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, fresh peas, fresh mint 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 British cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add 2 cups fresh peas and cook for 3 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
  2. Step 2: Immediately transfer peas to a blender with 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup reserved pea water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Step 3: Pat dry 4 cod fillets and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Step 4: Place cod fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes more until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Step 5: Serve each cod fillet on a bed of the pea and mint purée, spooning any pan juices over the top.

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