Zesty Haddock with Crushed Potatoes and Peas

By: Deborah

This zesty haddock with crush potatoes and peas recipe features flaky fish served with crushed potatoes and vibrant peas. A healthy and easy seafood dinner that’s packed with flavour and ready in under 30 minutes!

PREP: 10

COOK: 15

TOTAL: 35

Course: Main

Cuisine: British

Servings: 4 people

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Ingredients

600 g (1.32 lb) floury potatoes unpeeled and cut into chunks (5cm) (see Notes)
140 g (1 cups) frozen peas
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
half a lemon juice and zest
1 tbsp capers roughly chopped
2 tbsp chives snipped (see Notes)
4 haddock or other chunky white fish fillets (about 120g each) or use 2 small fillets per person (see Notes)
2 tbsp plain flour
vegetables of your choice to serve

Instructions

Place the potatoes in a saucepan of cold salted water, bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until tender, adding the peas for the final minute of cooking. Drain and roughly crush together with freshly ground black pepper and 1 tbsp of the extra virgin olive oil. Keep warm.
Meanwhile, for the dressing, mix 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, the lemon juice and zest, capers and chives with some seasoning.
Dust the fish in the flour, tapping off any excess and season. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium high heat. Fry the fish for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until cooked, then add the dressing and warm through. Serve with the crushed potatoes and peas, and vegetables of your choice on the side.

Notes

Fish substitutes - use cod, pollock or tilapia if haddock is unavailable.

Potato substitues - use sweet potatoes or cauliflower for a lighter, lower-carb version.

Herbs and spices - try seasoning the fish with paprika, garlic powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper for added depth of flavour. Try swapping the chives in the dressing for fresh parsley or dill - they also pair beautifully with fish.

Vegetarian option - replace the haddock with grilled halloumi or a seasoned tofu steak for a plant-based alternative.

This zesty haddock with crushed potatoes and peas recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS haddock and potatoes, haddock recipe, healthy fish recipe

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