Pan-Roasted Cod with Pea Purée and Chive Butter
Delicate cod fillets pan-roasted to golden perfection, served with a vibrant pea purée and finished with a fragrant chive butter sauce. This british-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) cod fillets, olive oil, frozen peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) cod fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1, minced garlic clove
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups frozen peas and cook for 3 minutes until tender. Drain and immediately transfer peas to a blender.
- Step 2: Add 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup vegetable broth, and 1/2 tsp salt to the peas. Blend until smooth and creamy; set aside and keep warm.
- Step 3: Pat dry 4 cod fillets and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and golden on edges.
- Step 5: In a small saucepan, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter over low heat. Stir in 1 minced garlic clove and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then remove from heat.
- Step 6: Plate the cod on a bed of pea purée and drizzle with warm chive butter sauce before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Roasted Cod with Pea Purée and Chive Butter take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Pan-Roasted Cod with Pea Purée and Chive Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) cod fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Roasted Cod with Pea Purée and Chive Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Pan-Roasted Cod with Pea Purée and Chive Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Pan-Roasted Cod with Pea Purée and Chive Butter?
British seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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