Braised Cod with Bok Choy
Braised Cod with Bok Choy features tender, flaky cod simmered in a soy-ginger sauce alongside crisp bok choy. It’s light, aromatic, and full of umami—a perfect low-carb, high-protein meal.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod 6 ounces each or 170 grams
- 2 tbsp avocado oil 30 ml
- 1 tbsp ginger minced (6 grams)
- 2 cloves garlic minced (6 grams)
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari 60 ml
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar 15 ml
- 1 tbsp erythritol 12 grams
- 1 tsp sesame oil 5 ml
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes 1 gram
- 4 cups bok choy chopped (480 grams)
- ¼ cup green onions sliced (25 grams)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish (9 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat avocado oil in an ovenproof skillet.
- Add ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Sear cod fillets for 2 minutes per side. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, erythritol, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Add bok choy and stir until slightly wilted.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/easy-braised-cod-with-bok-choy/
Notes
- You can use white miso paste instead of erythritol for a naturally sweet twist.
- If using frozen cod, thaw fully and pat dry before cooking.