Pan-Seared Cod with Pea Purée and Crispy Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Fresh cod fillets pan-seared to golden perfection, served over a vibrant pea purée and topped with crunchy bacon bits. 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 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

4 (5 oz each) cod fillets
2 cups frozen peas
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 bacon slices, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves

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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 transfer peas to a blender with 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves. Blend until smooth and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 chopped bacon slices and cook for 5 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Season 4 cod fillets with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place cod fillets skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp, then flip and cook an additional 3 minutes until cooked through.
Step 4: To serve, spoon pea purée onto plates, place cod fillets on top, and sprinkle with crispy bacon bits.