Microwave Scallion & Ginger Black Cod
Microwave Scallion & Ginger Black Cod is a home-style seafood dish at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 749 kcal. Microwaved fish seasoned with scallions and ginger releases a fragrant aroma whe. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
2 / 5
★★☆☆☆
749 kcal
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- Black Cod, skin-on
- Seasonings:
- Scallion (green part)
- Ginger
- Cooking wine
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Peanut oil
- Tools:
- Ziplock bags
Steps
- Place cod fillets individually into separate bags. Place them inside the bags skin-side down on a plate.
- Slice the white part of green onions into strips (25g), peel and slice the ginger into strips (10g). Mix together and divide in half; place on top of the fish in each bag.
- Pour 2.5mL of cooking wine into each bag.
- Seal the bags and microwave on medium heat (800 watts) until the fish is opaque and flakes easily (about 3.5–5 minutes). Remove the fish from the bags.
- Remove the scallion and ginger from the fish.
- Mix 25mL of soy sauce and 2mL of sesame oil evenly and pour equally over the two fish fillets.
- Slice the green part of scallions finely (10g), peel and slice the ginger finely (3g). Mix together and divide into two portions to sprinkle over the fish.
- Heat 50mL of peanut oil in a small pot until 190℃.
- Pour the hot oil over the scallions and ginger on the fish and serve immediately.
Notes
Microwaved fish seasoned with scallions and ginger releases a fragrant aroma when drizzled with hot oil. This is a home-style steamed fish dish with tender meat and a savory-salt taste, based on a modified Cantonese recipe. Black cod is rich in high-quality protein and Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart and brain health. The process isn't complicated, but you need to master the cooking time and oil temperature, making it suitable for cooks with some experience. From preparation to table, it takes about twenty minutes.
Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★⭐
Estimated Calories: 749 kcal
Breakdown:
Per 2 Servings:
- Black Cod, skin-on, 2 fillets, 450g (the main ingredient; all seasonings can be adjusted proportionally based on the actual weight of the cod).
- Scallion, white part, 25g.
- Scallion, green part, 10g.
- Ginger, 13g.
- Cooking wine, 5mL.
- Soy sauce, 25mL.
- Sesame oil, 2mL.
- Peanut oil, 50mL.
### Substituting Other Fish
| Fish | Cut | Weight | Microwave Time |
|--------------|----------|--------|---------------|
| Sea Bass | Whole | 450g | 6.5 minutes |
| Tilapia | Whole | 800g | 6 minutes |
| Halibut | Fillet | 170g | 2.25 minutes |
| Sole | Fillet | 170g | 1.5 minutes |
### Other Variations
- If you want a more intense aroma, mix the scallions and ginger with cooking wine and evenly coat both sides of the fish fillets before microwaving.
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