Haddock on Butter Bean Mash with Wilted Spinach
Pan fried haddock on a garlicky lemon butter bean mash with soft spinach, a quick supper that feels special.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.13 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 575kcal
- 36.9gcarbs
- 4.7gof which sugars
- 25.7gfat
- 6.8gsaturates
- 46.2gprotein
- 13.7gfibre
- 2.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Warm 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a low heat and soften the garlic for 2 minutes, without letting it brown.
2 min - 2
Add the butter beans, water and half the salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, then mash roughly with a fork or potato masher, adding the lemon zest and half the lemon juice. Keep warm.
5 min - 3
Pat the haddock dry and rub with the paprika and the remaining salt.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat. Cook the haddock for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until opaque and flaking.
7 min - 5
Remove the fish to a plate. Add the last of the oil to the pan, toss in the spinach and cook for 1 minute until just wilted. Add a squeeze of lemon.
1 min - 6
Spoon the mash onto plates, add the spinach and fish, and scatter with parsley.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
