Mashed potatoes with browned butter, chorizo emulsion and fish fillet

Mashed potatoes with browned butter, chorizo emulsion and fish fillet is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 720 calories per serving. Recipe by Dad in the Kitchen on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 60 min

Cost: $20.92 total, $5.23 per serving

Ingredients

  • 600 g Cod fillets (or other white fish) (4 fillets about 150 g each)
  • 100 g Mild chorizo (cut into small dice)
  • 500 g Potatoes (floury variety, unpeeled)
  • 100 g Unsalted butter (for the browned butter)
  • 200 ml Whole cream (Normandy) (30 % fat)
  • 3 pcs Garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 5 g Fine salt
  • 2 g Ground black pepper
  • 1 g Paprika (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cut the potatoes

    Wash the potatoes, cut them into cubes about 2 cm.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Cook the potatoes

    Place the cubes in a pot of cold salted water, bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes until tender.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 100°C

  3. Prepare the chorizo emulsion

    Melt the chorizo in a small saucepan over medium heat, add 100 ml of cream, let infuse for 3 minutes, then blend until smooth.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: medium

  4. Prepare the garlic cream

    Sauté the peeled garlic cloves in a saucepan with a drizzle of oil, add 100 ml of cream, let infuse for 3 minutes, then blend to a creamy consistency.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: medium

  5. Make the browned butter

    Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium‑high heat. As soon as it starts to sizzle and turn a nutty color, remove from heat and filter immediately using a coffee filter or fine sieve.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: medium-high

  6. Mash the potatoes with browned butter

    Drain the potatoes, mash them roughly, incorporate the filtered browned butter, season lightly with salt and pepper.

    Time: PT3M

  7. Wrap and pan‑fry the fish

    Wrap each fish fillet around a skewer stick. Heat a tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium‑high heat, then cook the skewers 2‑3 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  8. Plating

    Place the mashed potatoes in the center of each plate, create a small well, pour the garlic cream then the chorizo emulsion, position the fish skewer in the center, sprinkle with paprika and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
720
Protein
30 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Fat
35 g
Fiber
5 g

Dietary info: Gluten‑free, Pescetarian, high-protein, high-fiber

Allergens: Milk, Fish

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Mashed potatoes with browned butter, chorizo emulsion and fish fillet

Recipe by Dad in the Kitchen

A complete and indulgent dish: smashed potatoes with browned butter, creamy chorizo emulsion, garlic cream and small rolled fish fillets. Quick (≈25 min) and made with few ingredients, ideal for a tasty dinner.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
23m
Prep
30m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 3m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$20.92
Total cost
$5.23
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cooking the potatoes until tender
  • Making the browned butter (watch the sizzling)
  • Emulsifying the chorizo with cream
  • Pan‑frying the fish without burning it

Safety Warnings

  • The browned butter is very hot; handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Use gloves or a mitt when handling the hot pan.

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