Vietnamese-Style Fish
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Prep Time
6 minsCook Time
3-4 minsFree Time
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Cod is tender and perfectly cooked when steamed in the microwave. We paired it with a tangy Vietnamese-inspired vinaigrette and served it with rice noodles for a quick and delicious meal.
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What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
For the fish:
- 2 4-6oz cod fillets
- ½ inch piece (13g) ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt, to taste
Nuoc cham
- ½ medium thai or fresno chili, finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ tablespoon lime juice
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons water
- Garnish: fresh chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts, and bean sprouts
Preparation
- Combine cod, ginger, half the garlic, oil, soy sauce, and salt in the Anyday dish. Stir to coat. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
- Cook in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Make nuoc cham: in a separate bowl, mix chili, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, half of garlic, turmeric, shallot, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Spoon nuoc cham over fish to serve. Garnish with cilantro, peanuts, and bean sprouts.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Try it with halibut, mahi-mahi, salmon, or bass.
- Serve with rice or noodles.
- Enjoy with a side of steamed veggies for a lighter meal.
Recipe notes
- Marinate the fish overnight with all the ingredients and the lid with the knob in close position for better flavor.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
