Steamed Cod is a staple that belongs in your dinner rotation: healthy, customizable, and ready in less than 20 minutes. This recipe is based on Cantonese steamed fish and Japanese nitsuke: two homey dishes meant to be shared with the ones you love on any ol' weeknight.
Ingredients
- 2 portions Blue Circle Foods Wild-Caught Icelandic Cod, thawed
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp water
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp sake (optional)
- handful of cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger root, julienned
Instructions
- Fill a large pot or steamer base with 2 inches of water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, water, sugar, and sake (if using) to make a soy-based sauce. Adjust to taste.
- Add the soy-based sauce, cod, and aromatics to a steamer-safe dish that fits into the steamer basket.
- Steam for 15 minutes, until fish is flaky and aromatic.
- Top with extra cilantro and green onions, if desired.
- Serve with a bowl of hot steamed rice and enjoy.