Low-carb cod on pea purée

Low-carb cod on pea purée: tender cod with a creamy pea purée, cream, butter, mint and nutmeg. Delicate, light and easy enough for every day.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 30 min
• Calories: 420 kcal per serving
• Protein: 45 g
• Fat: 19 g
• Carbs: 18 g

Ingredients

• 400 g cod fillet
• 350 g peas
• 60 ml cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 sprigs of mint
• 1 pinch of nutmeg

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · saucepan · stick blender · chopping board · knife · sieve

1. Cook the peas in salted water until soft, then drain well.
2. Blend the peas with the cream to a smooth, creamy purée. Season to taste with nutmeg and finely chopped mint.
3. Pat the cod fillets dry and salt them on both sides.
4. Melt the butter in a non-stick frying pan and fry the cod over a medium heat until lightly browned on the outside and juicy inside.
5. If needed, briefly warm the pea purée again and stir until smooth.
6. Spoon the pea purée onto plates, place the cod on top and serve straight away.

Good to know

A plate like this looks simple and still has something special about it. Soft, fresh and pleasantly mild in flavour.

Swaps

Cod → coley (similar protein content, usually slightly leaner). Cream → coconut milk (works for a dairy-free version and provides fat). Butter → ghee (rich buttery flavour, almost no lactose). Peas → cauliflower (far fewer carbs, milder flavour).

Allergens

Contains fish and milk. Suitable for children if you check the fish carefully for bones, and usually no problem during pregnancy as long as the cod is served fully cooked.