WOK-SEARED COD WITH MUSHROOMS AND PEAS
Stir-fry is a great weeknight staple: fast, alive with flavor and bendable to whatever is in your refrigerator or freezer. Here, mushrooms, scallions and peas, flavored with that feisty duo of garlic and ginger, are quickly cooked (there is no other way in a stir-fry) and then pushed aside in the wok before the fish is added. The naturally flaky cod would fall apart if it were tossed around, so it is seared and turned once. Finally, everything is gently stirred together with peas and a mixture of broth, soy sauce and rice wine, which glazes the fish and vegetables. Serve piping hot, with rice or soba noodles that ideally have been cooked while you prepped the ingredients for the stir-fry. A 12-inch stainless steel skillet can stand in for a wok, though it does not perform as well.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the cod fillets on your cutting board and cut down the length where the depression in the middle is. Slice the halves crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Place in a bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the rice wine or sherry, the egg white, salt and sesame oil. Stir gently until all of the cornstarch is dissolved.
- In a small bowl, stir together the broth, remaining rice wine or sherry, soy sauce, remaining cornstarch and sugar. Stir well to dissolve the cornstarch. Set aside near your wok.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the mushrooms and white and light green parts of the scallions and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mushrooms begin to soften.
- Push everything to the sides of the wok and add the remaining oil. Spread the fish in the bottom of the wok in an even layer and do not move it for 1 minute. Sprinkle the fish and vegetables with salt to taste. Gently slide the spatula underneath the fish pieces and turn them over. Sear for another minute. The fish should be cooked through.
- Add the broth mixture and the peas to the wok and gently stir-fry for 45 seconds to a minute, until some of the liquid has evaporated and the rest has thickened and glazed the fish and vegetables. Stir in the cilantro and the dark green parts of the scallions and serve with noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 233, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 606 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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Sujan Ghimire
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the way the flavors of the fish, mushrooms, and peas come together.
Sheila Winkler
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Alli Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I love that it's low in calories and fat.
Yaa Monica
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. They said it was one of the best meals I had ever made.
Milon Megh
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the way the flavors of the fish, mushrooms, and peas come together.
Epic-Ace-Studios
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
David susan Onne
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Ariyan islam Adnan
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best fish dish they had ever had.
min yoongi
[email protected]This dish is so delicious and healthy. I love that it's low in calories and fat.
Kitty_cat64
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of fish you like, and you can add or subtract vegetables to your liking.
Abu Saed
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Collin maans
[email protected]I made this dish for my parents and they loved it. They said it was one of the best fish dishes they had ever had.
Zain Ali ZN
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the cod, mushrooms, and peas.
Niah Vere
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to get your veggies in and it's also very budget-friendly.
Tabiba Karin
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.
syed Hussain Ahmad
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors were amazing and the dish was very easy to make.
Alyan Yasir
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The cod was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms and peas were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.