Ginger Steamed Cod with Asparagus
Recipe type: Main Dish & Side Dish
Serves: 3
 
Ingredients
For the cod:
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
  • 1½ lb cod, cut into serving size pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6-8 scallions (i used 1 leek, which also works), sliced thinly
  • squeeze of lemon juice
For the asparagus:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 lb asparagus
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the cod:
  1. Mix together rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger and stir well. Pour into deep pan or dutch oven.
  2. Place cod on top of liquid and season with salt and pepper. Bring liquid to a boil, cover, and cook for 6 minutes, occasionally pouring the soy sauce marinade on top of the fish.
  3. Throw scallions or leeks on top and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove fish from heat and squeeze a little lemon juice on top.
For the asparagus:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  2. Add asparagus to pan, cover, and cook for an additional 4-8 minutes, depending on thickness of the stalks.
Recipe by Things I Made Today at https://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2013/05/08/ginger-steamed-cod-with-asparagus/