Chinese Soy-Ginger Cod and Broccoli Rice Bowls

Name: Chinese Soy-Ginger Cod and Broccoli Rice Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 6 cod fillets (6 ounces each, thawed if frozen); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 cup jasmine rice (uncooked); 1.5 pound broccoli florets; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Tender cod fillets baked with a savory soy-ginger sauce, served with fluffy jasmine rice and steamed broccoli for a complete and healthy meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.61/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
High-Protein

Ingredients

6 cod fillets (6 ounces each, thawed if frozen)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
1.5 pound broccoli florets
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Pat dry 6 (6 ounce each) cod fillets with paper towels. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Pour half of the sauce over the cod fillets.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, basting once halfway through with the pan sauce. Reserve the remaining sauce.
While the fish bakes, prepare 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice according to package directions. Also, steam 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
Serve the baked cod over cooked jasmine rice, alongside the steamed broccoli. Drizzle with the remaining reserved soy-ginger sauce and garnish with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in separate containers for best freshness, reheats well in the microwave or oven. Adjust ginger and garlic to your taste.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 490
Protein: 40.8 g
Carbohydrates: 53.1 g
Fat: 12.1 g
Fiber: 6.8 g
Sodium: 1250 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
Sugar: 5.9 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg