Pan-Roasted Cod with Pea Purée and Chive Butter

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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 recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 British cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: Pat dry 4 cod fillets and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Step 6: Plate the cod on a bed of pea purée and drizzle with warm chive butter sauce before serving.

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