Half-Steamed Ginger Soy Cod with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-23 · Updated 2026-07-23

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Delicate cod fillets gently steamed with ginger and scallions, finished with a savory soy sauce drizzle for a light, flavorful seafood dish. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs cod fillets, fresh ginger, julienned, scallions, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (5 oz each) cod fillets
2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
1/2 cup scallions, sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 cod fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Place fillets on a heatproof plate suitable for steaming. Top each with 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 1/2 cup sliced scallions.
Step 3: Set up a steamer over boiling water (1 cup) and steam the cod for 8-10 minutes over medium heat until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil.
Step 5: Carefully remove the steamed cod from the steamer and drizzle the soy-sesame sauce evenly over the fillets before serving.