Pea Mash Mint Vinaigrette To Serve With Fish Food

PEA MASH & MINT VINAIGRETTE TO SERVE WITH FISH

Steps:

• Shred the spring onions and soften in a pan with the butter. Add the lettuce leaves, peas, half the mint, white wine and a little salt and pepper. Cover and cook gently for 10 mins.
• Stir in the cream, then purée until smooth. Return to a pan to keep warm.
• Finely chop remaining mint leaves. Add vinegar, then whisk in the oil in a steady trickle. Season.
• Cook the fish to your liking and serve on the pea mash with a trickle of mint vinaigrette.

MINTED PEA MASH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add peas and cook, stirring constantly, until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until coarsely pureed. Stir in mint and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

MINTED PEA PURéE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Add the water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Add the peas, fresh mint, and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain the peas and mint in a colander.
• Using an immersion blender , quickly purée the peas and mint to create a smooth paste. If you don't have an immersion blender, use a food processor instead or mash the peas well with a potato masher or fork. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
• You can use the peas in rough purée form, but if you want a very fine, smooth purée, push the mixture through a fine sieve.
• Stir in the butter and chopped mint leaves (if using) until all the butter has melted and is incorporated into the purée.
• Serve minted pea purée warm alongside your favorite meat or fish dish.

SMASHED MINTED PEAS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat and sizzle the shallot for 5 mins until soft. Add the stock and peas, and bring to a simmer. Cook gently for 10 mins until the peas are soft.
• Roughly mash the pea mixture with a potato masher, or, if you prefer a smoother texture, purée with a hand blender. (It's best to leave some of the peas whole or roughly crushed for texture.) Season to taste and stir through the mint leaves just before serving.