Über-simple cod dinner

John A
John A @JohnA
Essex

We were very tired this evening after an exhausting week so fancied something quick and tasty without fuss to relax with - and this was the result. I didn’t even make a sauce but we did share the copious pan juices over our dishes after I’d taken the photo. With more time, energy and inclination I’d have knocked up a sauce but tonight this simple dinner hit the spot. Our fish was bought fresh this morning.

I served with a glass of dry white Sancerre wine: whichever drink you fancy, alcoholic or not, is fine but please nothing too sweet. Water’s pretty good!

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Ingredients

30 minutes including prep
2 servings
  1. 1large cod fillet, sliced in half
  2. Sea salt to taste
  3. Salad potatoes in whatever quantity appeals
  4. 1large carrot, peeled and sliced
  5. 1 handfulfrozen peas
  6. 1large knob butter

Cooking Instructions

30 minutes including prep
  1. 1

    Use kitchen roll to absorb any excess water from the cod. Then sprinkle with sea salt and set aside until Step 4.

  2. 2

    Put the potatoes on to boil in salted water for 15 minutes, adding the carrot on top (I use a set of steamer pans) once the potatoes have come to the boil. Just before that stage is reached, heat the butter in a frying pan.

  3. 3

    Add the frozen peas to the carrots.

  4. 4

    Place the pieces of cod in the hot butter, skinside down and cook on a hot heat for 3 minutes. After two minutes, baste with the melted butter.

  5. 5

    Carefully turn the fish so that it’s flesh side down and baste with the butter. Cook for two minutes, then remove onto a lightly warmed plate to rest for a few moments.

  6. 6

    Drain the vegetables and serve onto your dinner plates (slightly pre-warmed is good but not too hot).

  7. 7

    Pour the butter and cooking juices over the fish and enjoy.

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John A
John A @JohnA
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I use fresh, locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients wherever possible and seek to avoid food waste with my “Use-up” recipes. #WastenotWantnotMy wife and I love travelling and exploring different cuisines but never under-estimate traditional British cooking: every country has something to offer, including in the field of home cooking. Cookpad UK Ambassador.
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