ASIAN POACHED COD

Asian Poached Cod image

Quick and easy way to prepare cod that is delicious and flavorful. Serve with white rice and vegetables.

Provided by CollinW

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound cod, cut into 2-inch chunks
6 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons soy sauce
3 green onions, diced
1 (2 inch) piece ginger, cut into thin strips
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Steps:

Arrange cod into the bottom of a saucepan.
Mix water, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and Chinese five-spice powder together in a bowl; pour over the cod.
Place saucepan over high heat and bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until cod flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove cod from liquid with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1201.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g