Pan-Fried Cod with Leek and Potato Mash
A simple and delicious British dinner dish featuring perfectly pan-fried cod fillet served with a creamy leek and potato mash.
- Total time
- 30min
- 10 prep, 20 cook
- Per serving
- 582kcal
- 38 g protein
- Difficulty
- Simple
- Ingredients
- £3.93
- average cost
- Gluten Free
- Pescatarian

Nutrition per serving
This Pan-Fried Cod with Leek and Potato Mash recipe contains 582 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 38g of protein, 50g of carbohydrates, and 26g of fat, making it high in protein.
582kcal
Protein38g26% of calories
Carbs50g34% of calories
Fat26g40% of calories
- Fibre
- 6.1g
- Sugar
- 8.5g
- Saturated fat
- 8.2g
- Salt
- 1g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 6 done- Peel and cube the potato. Place in a pot of boiling water and cook until tender, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- While the potato is cooking, finely slice the leek and saute it in 5g of butter until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain and mash them with the remaining 5g of butter and milk. Stir in the cooked leek and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Season the cod fillet with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and cook the cod fillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the pan-fried cod on top of the leek and potato mash. Optionally, garnish with a lemon wedge.
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Pan-Fried Cod with Leek and Potato Mash: questions
- How long does it take to make Pan-Fried Cod with Leek and Potato Mash?
- This recipe takes 30 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
- Is Pan-Fried Cod with Leek and Potato Mash suitable for meal prep?
- Pan-Fried Cod with Leek and Potato Mash is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 38g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Pan-Fried Cod with Leek and Potato Mash?
- The key ingredients are Leek, Butter, Olive Oil. This recipe is part of our British cuisine collection.
- Is Pan-Fried Cod with Leek and Potato Mash healthy?
- This recipe contains 582 calories per serving with 38g of protein and is suitable for gluten free, pescatarian diets.
- What diets is Pan-Fried Cod with Leek and Potato Mash suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for Gluten Free, Pescatarian diets. It provides 38g of protein per serving.
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