I am starting to wonder if I should have been a pilot because I have been in more planes over the past year than I have been in over my entire 32 years on this Earth. That might be an exaggeration but I certainly have been traveling quite a bit lately, which I absolutely love, but it really has me missing my kitchen at times! As a matter of fact, I’m 10,000 feet above the ground right now typing up this blog for Baked Cod With Sesame Soy Sauce on my laptop, thanks to WiFi on my flight! (Isn’t technology awesome?!)
I’m so glad that you stopped by today because I have a fun giveaway for you! When I was registering for my wedding over a year ago (WOW!) I came across beautiful bakeware from Emile Henry at Williams-Sonoma. They were so beautifully glazed so I scanned a few and thankfully they were received as gifts for our wedding. I have been obsessed with how their bakeware works in the oven and how easily they clean up!
Emile Henry was so kind in sending me their awesome Fish Steamer to try and I’m just as obsessed. As much as my husband was pushing me to create a whole-fish dish, I just couldn’t bring myself to bring a whole fish in my house so I opted for a delicious cod filet. Using just a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a few lemon slices, I prepared the fish in the steamer and popped it into the oven.
Aside from the fish itself all of the delicious flavor in this dish comes from a very simple sauce that can be prepared while the fish is baking. I’m a huge fan of sesame oil and love the combination of a sweet/salty mix in this sauce. If you’re not a huge fan of baby bok choy you can feel free to include any other vegetable that you enjoy. Asparagus would be a great option or even broccoli.
Before we get to the recipe I am super excited to feature a giveaway from Emile Henry! They have so graciously offered up their Fish Steamer to one of my lucky readers! If you love fish and want a healthy way to cook it, this Fish Steamer is the perfect option. You can earn a bunch of extra entries by sharing this giveaway on your social feeds: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Carrier Pigeon……okay, maybe not the last one. Be sure to enter for your chance to win and try out this recipe in your own home tonight!
- 8 oz cod filets
- ½ cup water
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced ginger
- 4 oz bok choy, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro leaves
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoons white sugar
- Salt and black pepper
- Wash and pat dry the fish filet. Lay the filet in a baking dish that you can cover and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the lemon wedges on top of the fish.
- Set the bok choy around the fish. Fill the bottom of the dish with ½" of water.
- Cover and steam for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness.
- Meanwhile, bring the water, chili powder, cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sugar to a boil in a small pan.
- Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.
- Arrange the fish and bok choy on serving plates and pour the chili sauce over the top.

I like to saute fish
I love fried catfish!
I like to make grilled fish
My favorite way to cook fish is to bake it with a honey mustard glaze.
My favorite way to prepare fish is to pan sear it with a bit of butter and fresh lemon.
Grilled with S&P and salsa
I would steam it with seasoning and eat it with tartar sauce for a healthy family dinner.
I always put fish in aluminum foil sealed in the oven with spices and fresh lemon slices on top. This steamer would be a lovely alternative to my tin foil!
I love grilling fish
Love to marinate in teriyaki and then bake
I like to grill fish with seasonings.
Favorite way to prepare fish – in an aluminum foil pouch with sliced tomato, thinly sliced onion, S&P, capers, lemon juice and a pat of butter, baked in oven or on grill. Serve with rice or quinoa and roasted veggies. Light & yum!
I love baked halibut with lime
I like to cook fish in the microwave with some lemon and black pepper.
well my fave way is to fry it deep fry fish
I love to bake or grill fish. Cod and SALMON are our favorites. This recipe sounds delicious and will be on the menu next week.
I love baked salmon with dill sauce
I like to grill fish.
I love to just put some lemon and butter in like a foil pouch and cook it so good!
OH my goodness..I have heard fantastic things about Emile Henry bakeware! Their bread maker and pizza stones and chicken cooker are my besties favorite.
I want to win my own..and we love love fish all seafood.as Florida residents we are lucky to have fantastic choices too.
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I forgot to answer..I was so excited.
We like to cook all ways.
My fave is probably sautéed..fried is good..raw too
I like fish breaded and fried
I like to bake fish in parchment.
i love making pecan crusted cod with veggies .
I like baked tilapia with lemon and black pepper seasoning
I love wild grilled salmon! So good!
I love to grill fish with lots and butter and garlic.
I like to grill fish.
I usually pan fry fresh fish
Like to fry it up and get a good sear
I like to deep fry fish
grilled with lemon pepper!
Fish is great almost any way you prepare it! I do love a great grilled piece though. And I love the simplicity of this dish, accented with the sesame soy sauce instead of over seasoning the actual filet, letting the flavors of the cod shine through. Awesome!
I love grilling fish and drizzling lemon juice and seasonings over it.
I love grilling pretty much any type of fish.
I like to grill fish seasoned with fresh thyme and Dijon mustard
I love baking fish with lemon.
my favorite way to prepare fish is to watch my husband do it 🙂 haha
I like fish on the grill
I like to bake fish and squeeze lemon juice on it when I eat it.
Baked with lemons
I like grilled with lemon.
I like to bake fish.
I cook fish in general many ways, but my Favorite way to both cook and eat is simply salted and patted with butter and broiled! I do love eating fried fish too, don’t really like to be the one frying it though! HeHe!
My favorite way to cook fish is to bake it. I love to serve it is a rich red sauce with lemon and Parmesan accents.
I love bake fish with veggies on the side!
My family loves grilled fish.
I like to bake fish with a breadcrumb breading.
I love to bake fish with lots of butter and lemon!!