This easy side of smashed cucumber and minted peas is perfect for serving with all types of fish.
These smashed cucumbers and peas flavoured with mint are a cool twist on the classic mushy peas that is traditionally served with fish and chips here in the UK.
I am not a fan of mushy peas, but I do like sweet tender petit-pois, and I always keep a bag in my freezer – they cook in minutes and are ideal for adding a splash of colour, sweetness and flavour to many dishes and, of course, pair perfectly with fish.
This recipe is perfect for serving with many of the offerings from the equally cool Saucy Fish Co., who have just been named a One of Britian’s CoolBrands for the 4th year running.
The Saucy Fish Co. are on a mission to make fish accessible and less daunting to everyone, and their eye catching range of fish with matching sauces has made cooking fish fuss-free for many Brits and converted them to being fish fanatics.
We’ve been fans for sometime, so I am delighted to have been asked by the Saucy Fish Co. to come up with a cool recipe to celebrate their 4th year as a cool brand.
Cool Smashed Cucumber & Minted Peas
Ingredients
- 10 cm cucumber (cut into 1/2 cm slices)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Squeeze lemon juice
- Sprig of fresh mint
Instructions
- Placed the sliced cucumber into a sieve and sprinkle the salt over. Leave for 20 - 30 minutes for the salt to draw some of the liquid out. Rinse and drain.
- Put the peas into a bowl of warm water to defrost.
- Wrap the cucumber in clean tea towel and give it a really good squeeze to remove some more liquid.
- Place all the ingredients into a food processor or mini chopper and pulse until finely chopped. Season to taste.
- Chill before serving.
The full Saucy Fish Co. range is available direct from the new online Saucy Shop, which is having a flash half price sale for the next 4 days. (T&Cs apply)
Recipe for smashed cucumber and minted peas commissioned by the Saucy Fish Co. All opinions our own.
Beth Sachs
I love their products. Great recipe and lovely photo’s as always
Helen
Thanks Beth. We really are fans here too.
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Lovely and clean-tasting way to have mashed peas with awesome fish, Helen. I spoil my daughter occasionally with care packages of Saucy Fish Co packs at uni. She loves them and they are a great treat for students as well as the time-pressed and those daunted by preparing fish.
Helen
the Saucy fish products are just perfect for those who are time pressed, or a bit scared of cooking fish!
Sus // roughmeasures.com
I don’t like peas on their own, but as soon as mint is added to the mix I love them! Love the cucumber addition too.
Helen
So quick and easy, and I though a good twist on mushy peas.
Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet
It never occurred to me before to mix cucumber and peas. Cool idea!
Helen
They are so good together. I cannot think why I’ve not done it before.
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs
Cucumber and peas?! Now why didn’t I think of that. Both work so well with mint too. Great idea :)
Helen
they go beautifully!