Roast Cod With Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Name: Roast Cod With Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 shallots, chopped fine; 1 1/2 cloves garlic, mashed; 1 tablespoon (heaping) Chinese fermented black beans; 1 cup sake; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 8 tablespoons butter; Freshly ground white pepper to taste; 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, cut into 4 portions; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup water mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 shallots, chopped fine
1 1/2 cloves garlic, mashed
1 tablespoon (heaping) Chinese fermented black beans
1 cup sake
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
8 tablespoons butter
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, cut into 4 portions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup water mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Prepare the sauce.
3
In a saucepan warm the oil over medium heat.
4
Add shallots, garlic and black beans and saute until shallots soften, about 3 minutes.
5
Add sake, soy sauce and rice vinegar.
6
Cook until sauce reduces by a third, then remove from heat and whisk in butter.
7
Season with pepper.
8
To prepare the fish, season it with salt and pepper, and place in a small baking pan.
9
Top with butter and pour wine over.
10
Cover with aluminum foil and bake 8 minutes.
11
Remove foil and bake 6 minutes more, or until cod flakes easily.
12
Reheat sauce until hot.
13
Serve cod over couscous, top with sauce and garnish with fried onions and chives.

252

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 2 shallots, chopped fine, 1 1/2 cloves garlic, mashed, 1 tablespoon (heaping) Chinese fermented black beans, and more.

Yes, Roast Cod With Black Bean Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roast Cod With Black Bean Sauce

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