Asian Braised Fish with Greens Recipe

Name: Asian Braised Fish with Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound soba or udon noodles or 1 1/2 cups jasmine, brown, or white rice; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons mirin or 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger root; 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 6 scallions; 1 head of bok choy (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 1/2 pounds firm fish fillets, at least 1/2-inch thick; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; Pinch of salt; Sesame seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound soba or udon noodles or 1 1/2 cups jasmine, brown, or white rice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons mirin or 2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger root
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
6 scallions
1 head of bok choy (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 pounds firm fish fillets, at least 1/2-inch thick
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Pinch of salt
Sesame seeds (optional)

1
Cook the noodles or rice (see pages 16 and 176).
2
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and 3 tablespoons of water.
3
Set aside.
4
Cut the scallions on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
5
Cut the bok choy on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices (about 8 cups).
6
Cut the fish into serving-sized pieces or bite-sized chunks.
7
In a large skillet on high heat, stir-fry the scallions in the oil for a minute.
8
Add the bok choy and salt.
9
Stir constantly until the greens are just tender but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
10
Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
11
Add the soy sauce mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
12
Add the fish fillets, cover, and simmer on low heat until cooked through: for fillets, about 6 minutes for each 1/2 inch of thickness, and for chunks, about 4 minutes.
13
Carefully turn over the fish about halfway through cooking.
14
The fish is done when the flesh is opaque.
15
Serve the fish on a bed of the rice or noodles.
16
Top with the bok choy, the pan sauce, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.

607

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound soba or udon noodles or 1 1/2 cups jasmine, brown, or white rice, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons mirin or 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Asian Braised Fish with Greens falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Braised Fish with Greens

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