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Serine Milo

Asian Ginger Soy Glazed Cod

A delightful fish dish featuring cod fillets glazed with a sweet and savory ginger soy sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fillets cod fillets (about 6 oz each) Use thawed if using frozen.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Low-sodium recommended for a lighter touch.
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Or apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Mixed with 1 tablespoon of water for thickening.
  • 2 each green onions, chopped For garnish.
  • to taste each sesame seeds Optional for garnish.
  • to serve each cooked rice or quinoa

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl until combined.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and pour in the glaze.
Cooking
  1. Once the glaze starts to bubble gently, add the cod fillets skin-side down.
  2. Cook for about 4 minutes until the glaze thickens.
  3. Flip the fillets over, spoon some glaze on top, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the glaze further.
Serving
  1. Remove the skillet from heat and serve the cod over a bed of warm rice or quinoa.
  2. Drizzle any extra glaze over the fish and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

For variations, consider using salmon or tilapia as a substitute for cod. For a vegan option, tofu or tempeh can be marinated and cooked until crispy. Add sriracha or chili flakes for extra heat.

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