Sauteed Cod With Pea Cream

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 lbs cod fish fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces (boneless skinless)
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, lightly crushed
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 shallots, minced
• 3 1/2 cups peas, thawed (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup water
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• fresh dill, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle cod, on both sides, with crushed mustard seeds; let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• 2 meanwhile, prepare the sauce: heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; add shallots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add peas, 1 cup water, and season with salt and pepper; partially cover and let reduce for about 10 minutes and keep warm.
• 4 remove 3/4 cup of the peas and puree in a food process with the half and half and some salt and pepper; transfer to a saucepan, cover, and keep warmed over low heat.
• 5 heat oil in another skillet over medium high heat; add cod and cook until golden, turning once, about 4 minutes; season with salt.
• 6 to serve: spoon pea puree into serving dishes; top with cod and sauce, garnish with fresh dill.