Pan-Seared Cod with Miso Butter and Bok Choy
Pan-Seared Cod with Miso Butter and Bok Choy is a delightful dish that harmoniously blends flaky cod fillets with a savory miso butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. The vibrant bok choy adds a refreshing crunch, elevating the flavors and textures in every bite. Experience gourmet dining at home with this mouthwatering combination!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups bok choy, chopped
- 2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Rinse and chop bok choy; mince garlic.
- Make miso butter: In a bowl, mix miso paste, butter, minced garlic, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Sear the cod: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season cod with salt and pepper; place skin-side down in the hot skillet.
- Cook until golden: Sear for about 4 minutes without moving; flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until flaky.
- Add bok choy: During the last two minutes of cooking, toss in chopped bok choy and stir until wilted.
- Finish with miso butter: Remove from heat and spoon miso butter over cod and bok choy before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg