Description
A quick and flavorful seafood recipe that pairs sweet and savory glazed cod with a crisp and refreshing Asian slaw. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is easy to prepare and family-friendly.
Ingredients
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For the Cod:
- 300 g frozen-at-sea Atlantic cod loins
- 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 40 g garlic, minced
- 10 g ginger, minced
- 130 g soy sauce
- 110 g honey
- 70 g dark brown sugar
- 40 g oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 pinch black sesame seeds
For the Asian Slaw:
- 1 bulb fennel, very finely sliced
- 1 small red onion, very finely sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 medium red chili, thinly sliced
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 small handful coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Cod
- Defrost the cod overnight in the refrigerator.
- Rub the Chinese 5 spice evenly over the cod loins. Place them in the fridge to marinate for up to 1 hour.
Step 2: Make the Asian Slaw
- In a large bowl, mix together fennel, red onion, lemon juice, chili, salt, and pepper.
- Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. Just before serving, fold in coriander leaves and mayonnaise.
Step 3: Cook the Glaze
- Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Stir in soy sauce, honey, dark brown sugar, oyster sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce reduces by half. Let cool.
Step 4: Bake the Cod
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the cod loins on it.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove, drizzle a small amount of glaze over the cod, and return to the oven for another 4-5 minutes.
Step 5: Serve
- Warm the remaining glaze gently before serving.
- Plate the slaw on each dish and add the cod loins. Drizzle glaze over the cod and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
Notes
- Make the glaze ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier slaw, add more chili or a dash of sriracha.
- Customize the slaw with shredded carrots, cabbage, or radishes for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg