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Cod with Spinach and Cheesy Mash

Ingredients:

• 2 x 140-160g Regal Cod or Haddock Loin, fresh or defrosted
• 1 tbsp Plain Flour
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 50g Unsalted Butter
• 1-2 tbsps Fish Stock or Water
• 1 Pack Spinach, washed
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• Mashed Potato (enough for two persons)
• 50g Parmesan or Cheddar Cheese, grated
• Salt & Pepper

Method:

1. Lightly flour and season the fish loin.
2. Add 1 tbsp of the butter and the olive oil to a pan, heat until hot than add the fish and cook for 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown.
3. Melt 1 tbsp of the butter with the stock or water, add the spinach and stir for 2-3 minutes or until wilted.  Remove the spinach and bring the remaining juices to the boil.  Whisk in the remaining butter with the lemon juice (to taste) to make a spinach butter sauce.
4. Warm the mashed potatoes, add the cheese and mix through.
5. To serve, spoon the spinach onto two serving plates, place the mash in the centre and place the fish on top.  Pour the spinach sauce around.

Serves 2