Cod fingers with mushy peas and roasted sweet potatoes recipe
- 150 g (5.3oz) breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 700 g (24.7oz) skinless cod, cut into 2cm strips
- 1 cup sunflower oil
- 150 g (5.3oz) frozen peas
- 2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp cream
- 1 small sprig of mint, chopped
- 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 500 g (17.6oz) sweet potatoes, halved and cut into 1cm slices
- 1 splash extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 lemon wedges, to serve
- Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.
- To prepare the sweet potatoes, place the slices in a roasting pan, drizzle with oil, salt and pepper and roast for about 20 minutes, until tender.
- Keep warm.
- To prepare the cod fingers, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and parsley on a wide plate.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the beaten egg on a separate wide plate.
- Dip the fish into the beaten egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture, gently shaking off any excess breadcrumbs.
- Set the breaded fingers aside on a plate.
- Repeat the process with the rest of the fish.
- Place the plate in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to make the mushy peas, put the peas and water in a saucepan and cook for 5-6 minutes, until softened.
- Roughly mash the peas and add the cream, mint and salt and pepper to taste.
- Keep warm.
- Heat some oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
- Add the fish to the pan in batches, taking care not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry each side for 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- To serve, place the mushy peas in a bowl in the centre of a large platter.
- Pile the cod fingers around the bowl, followed by the roasted sweet potatoes.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
breadcrumbs, parmesan, parsley, salt, egg, cod, sunflower oil, frozen peas, water, cream, mint, salt, extra virgin olive oil, salt, lemon wedges
Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/17801/cod-fingers-with-mushy-peas-and-roasted-sweet-potatoes-recipe (may not work)