Baked Cod, Lemony Crushed Potatoes, Bacon & Braised Lettuce

Preheat the oven to 240ºC/ 220ºC (fan)/ gas 9 and boil a kettle

Chop your waxy potatoes (skins on) into large bite-sized pieces

Add the chopped potatoes to a pot of boiled water with a pinch of salt, bring to the boil over a high heat and cook for 12-15 min or until fork-tender

Once done, drain and set aside for later

Meanwhile, peel and finely chop (or grate) your garlic

Peel and finely slice your shallot[s]

Slice your sweet pea pods in half on a diagonal

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a drizzle of vegetable oil over a high heat

Once hot, add your bacon lardons and cook for 5-6 min or until golden and crisp

Once crispy, transfer the bacon lardons to a plate and return the pan to a medium heat

Add the chopped shallot and garlic and cook for 2-3 min or until softened

Meanwhile, reboil half a kettle

Wash your lettuce, then pat it dry with kitchen paper and cut into wedges

Cut half your lemon[s] into thin slices (make sure you save some for juicing!)

Combine the juice of the remaining lemon in a bowl with your Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp [3 tbsp] [4 tbsp] olive oil and a pinch of salt – this is your lemon vinaigrette

Once the shallot has softened, add your soft cheese and 150ml [200ml] [250ml] boiled water and mix until combined

Add the sweet pea pods with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for 3-4 min or until the peas are tender

Once tender, remove the pan from the heat and set aside for later

Add your cod fillet[s] to a baking tray with a drizzle of olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper

Lay the lemon slices over the fish and put the tray in the oven for 12 min or until cooked through

Tip: Your fish is cooked once it turns opaque and flakes easily

Meanwhile, chop your chives finely

Combine the drained potatoes with the lemon vinaigrette, crush lightly with a fork and give everything a good mix up

Return the sweet pea pods to a medium heat, add the lettuce wedges and cook for 2-3 min or until slightly wilted

Add the cooked bacon and chopped chives and give everything a good mix up