Description
A simple and healthy recipe featuring delicate cod fish flavored with ginger and scallions, steamed to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cod fish fillets (boneless and skinless, about 1 inch thick)
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or 1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 3 bulbs scallions, chopped
- 0.8 oz Fresno or serrano red chilies, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Set up a steamer or wok and bring the water to a gentle boil.
- Pat cod fillets dry and sprinkle with sea salt. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Place the fish on a heatproof plate, drizzle with coconut aminos and sesame oil, and top with half the ginger and scallions.
- Steam for 8–10 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish steams, heat avocado oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining ginger, scallions, and red chilies. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Carefully remove the steamed fish and pour the hot aromatic oil over the top—it should sizzle slightly.
- Spoon any extra sauce from the plate over the fish and serve immediately with rice or steamed greens.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh ginger and scallions. Avoid overcooking the fish to maintain its tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg