Steamed Ginger-Soy Cod with Sesame Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Delicate cod fillets gently steamed with fresh ginger and soy sauce, served with wilted sesame-seasoned greens for a light, flavorful meal. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free, low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, fresh ginger, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each) cod fillets
• 1 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2, sliced green onions
• 4 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 1 cup for steaming water
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare a steamer by bringing 1 cup water to a boil in the bottom pot. Place 2 cod fillets on a heatproof plate and scatter 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 2 sliced green onions evenly over the fish. Drizzle 3 tbsp soy sauce over the fillets.
2. Step 2: Place the plate in the steamer basket and cover. Steam cod for 8-10 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
3. Step 3: While the cod steams, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 halved baby bok choy and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted but still bright green. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Plate the steamed cod with the sautéed sesame greens. Sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds over the greens for garnish and serve immediately.