Description
This Crusted Cod with Aromatic Ginger Noodles is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring flaky cod coated in a crispy sesame crust, served over fragrant ginger-garlic noodles with spinach and fresh spring onions. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a healthy, family-friendly meal packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Sesame-Crusted Cod
- 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz/150g each)
- ½ cup white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Aromatic Ginger Noodles
- 7 oz (200g) noodles of your choice, cooked
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 3½ oz (100g) baby spinach
- Soy sauce, to taste
- Sesame oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Cod: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey. Brush the mixture over both sides of the cod fillets and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Coat with Sesame Seeds: Press each fillet into the sesame seeds until evenly coated.
- Cook the Cod: Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the cod for 3–4 minutes per side until the sesame crust is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Cook the Noodles: Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet. Add the grated ginger and garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Finish the Noodles: Add the cooked noodles and baby spinach. Toss until the spinach wilts. Season with soy sauce to taste.
- Serve: Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Top with the sesame-crusted cod, drizzle with sesame oil, and garnish with sliced spring onions before serving.
Notes
- Pat the cod dry before coating for the crispiest sesame crust.
- Fresh ginger gives the noodles the best flavor—avoid powdered ginger if possible.
- Rice noodles, soba, udon, or egg noodles all work well.
- For extra heat, add chili flakes or chili crisp before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet to keep the cod moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with noodles
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg