Description
This vibrant Zesty Haddock recipe features tender white fish fillets pan-fried to perfection and served alongside fluffy crushed potatoes mixed with sweet peas. Enhanced by a bright lemon, caper, and chive dressing, it’s a fresh and flavorful dish perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes & Vegetables
- 600g floury potatoes, unpeeled, cut into chunks
- 140g frozen peas
- Broccoli, to serve (quantity as desired)
Dressing
- 2½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Juice and zest of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp capers, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp snipped chives
Fish
- 4 haddock or other chunky white fish fillets, about 120g each (or 2 small fish fillets per person)
- 2 tbsp plain flour
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes and Peas: Place the cut potatoes in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until tender. Add the frozen peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain both and set aside.
- Crush Potatoes and Peas: Roughly crush the drained potatoes and peas together in the pot or a bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper, then stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Keep this warm while preparing the fish.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice and zest, chopped capers, snipped chives, and a pinch of seasoning. Set the dressing aside to infuse flavors.
- Prepare Fish: Pat the haddock fillets dry and dust them evenly with plain flour, tapping off any excess. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook Fish: Heat the remaining 1½ tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fish fillets for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden.
- Add Dressing and Warm Through: Pour the prepared lemon-caper dressing over the cooked fish in the pan. Warm everything together for about 1 minute to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Plate the fish with a generous helping of the crushed potatoes and peas, and steamed broccoli on the side. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use floury potatoes such as Maris Piper or Yukon Gold for the best texture when crushing.
- If fresh broccoli is unavailable, frozen broccoli can be steamed as a convenient alternative.
- You can substitute haddock with cod, pollock, or any firm white fish.
- For extra zest, add a sprinkle of lemon zest just before serving.
- Adjust seasoning in the dressing to taste, adding more lemon juice for tang if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: haddock recipe, crushed potatoes, peas, lemon dressing, quick fish dinner, healthy fish meal
