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Steamed Cod with Ginger and Scallions

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Low FODMAP Steamed Cod with Ginger and Scallions is low in calories and cholesterol and packed with protein. I’ve always considered cod one of the most perfect foods. Cod promotes cardiovascular health because it is a good source of blood-thinning omega-3 fatty acids. It is also high in vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6.

Cooking Low FODMAP Steamed Cod with Ginger and Scallions

Cod is versatile to cook with because it is highly adaptable to most seasoning. Even some folks who don’t like seafood seem to find cod palatable.

Fresh cod should be readily available at the seafood section, but frozen cod works well too. I like the individually wrapped frozen cods available from Costco, as the excellent flash freezing technique has retained much of the flavor and juiciness.

Cod adapts well to any type of cooking, but steaming it in the ginger sauce is one of the easiest and healthiest methods. Just be sure not to overcook the fish. The dish pairs nicely with the Baby Bok Choy with  Oyster Sauce or the Korean Cucumber Salad. You can also make a nice “bowl meal” by placing the cod with multiple vegetable side dishes on top of a bowl of quinoa.

Steamed Cod

with Ginger and Scallions

Created by on March 21, 2016

Low FODMAP Steamed Cod with Ginger and Scallions

  • Prep Time:10m
  • Cook Time:25m
  • Total Time:35m

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless cod fillets, (6 to 8 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 medium sized fresh ginger (3"x1'), peeled and julienned
  • sea salt and ground pepper
  • 6 scallions, green parts only
  • 1/2 red chili pepper, sliced (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine vinegar, soy sauce and ginger in a large skillet and heat.
  2. Season the cod fillets lightly with a bit of salt and pepper.
  3. Place the fish in the skillet and cook with the ginger mixture. Bring it to a boil, then lower heat and let it simmer.
  4. Cover skillet and cook for another 6-7 minutes, until the fish turn opaque.
  5. Cut scallions into 2-3 inch lengths. Add scallions and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Garnish as desired. Serve with side dish or vegetables like Bok Choy.