Fish with some kind of potato (yes, it’s usually chips) and peas is a classic dish, and this recipe with cod, baby potatoes and peas elevates that to something really special.
Cod is one of my favourite fish – it’s meaty, flavourful and soft. It’s also really easy to get right, so if you’ve never cooked it before I recommend giving it a go.
Pan frying the cod gives it a lovely golden crust with a flaky interior – just gorgeous.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s easy to make
- Takes the classic cod, potatoes and peas and turns it into something special
- Perfect for a dinner party or a weeknight
Ingredients and Substitutions
- The Fish – buy boneless cod fillets if you can – they’re much more pleasant to eat.
- The Peas – these are not your ordinary peas! I use pancetta, onion and cream to make them seriously yummy.
- The Potatoes – butter and parsley are all you need to elevate those baby potatoes to something really delicious.
How to Make Cod, Potatoes and Peas
- To make the peas, fry the pancetta and onion. Add frozen peas and cream – simmer until cooked.
- 2. Cook the baby potatoes until soft, then toss in butter and parsley.
- 3. Melt butter in a pan and add the cod. Cook for 3 minutes on each side until flaky.
Looking for more elegant yet simple fish dishes? After enjoying this pan-fried cod, why not try the light and fragrant Asian Poached Sea Bass with Jasmine Rice? If you love creamy accompaniments, the Baked Cod with Creamy Chorizo Beans is another must-try. And for something a bit more exotic, check out the rich and warming Thai Fish Curry.
Pan Fried Cod with Potatoes and Peas
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets boneless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 160 grams pancetta cubed
- 1 onion
- 75 ml single cream
- 300 grams frozen peas
- 600 grams baby potatoes
- 10 grams butter
- 10 grams flat leaf parsley Chopped
Instructions
- For the potatoes, put a large pan of water on to boil. Halve any large potatoes and add them all to the pan, put a lid on and simmer over a medium heat for 15-20 minutes. When cooked, drain and add the butter and parsley. Mix well.
- For the peas, tip the pancetta into a saucepan. Cook over a high heat until they start to crisp, then add the chopped onion and turn the heat down to low. After 2 minutes tip in the cream and peas and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the peas are cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
- For the fish, heat the oil in a frying pan. Season the fish with a little salt and pepper and dust with the flour. When the oil is hot, add the fish and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until golden and flaky.
- To serve, spoon the peas into bowls and top with the potatoes and fish.
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Simple but effective, those pancetta peas are delicious!
Adoring your phrasing “luxury peas” :))) So worthy!
~Georgina @ Soul & Stomach
Haha, thanks Georgina!