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Moms are pretty much geniuses but you’ll never hear a child admit that.
You only figure that out once you grow up…which was like 5 years ago when I realized I needed to cook for myself and there was no meal plan anymore and I couldn’t just head on down to the cafeteria and grab something to eat.
Enter “the list.”
My mom gave me a list of dishes that she used to make for my brother and I when we were younger. They were always super simple and quick because that’s how it had to be around our house. My mom would get home from work and have two starving kids and a husband to feed so a lot of her meals were extremely quick but ALWAYS flavorful.
This ginger soy sesame fish in a pouch was on that list and it was something that my mom would make for us all the time when we were young. She sometimes did it in the microwave but most of the time she popped it in the oven. It always made the house smell SO good. I love the combination of sesame oil and ginger!
If you’re in a pinch and looking for a super simple weeknight recipe, this is the one for you. Takes like…10 minutes to make and if you serve this with rice or veggies, you’ve got yourself a pretty filling meal! The oven method gives you super tender, flaky fish and the extra sauce you can pour over your rice or you can put the fish over a bed of salad and drizzle the extra sauce on top. Talk about healthy! You should totally get this on your weeknight meal plan lineup. I’m telling you, we have this often because of how healthy and easy it is. I sometimes like to drizzle some sriracha on top before serving because I’m totally obsessed with sriracha now. Used to not be a fan but man oh man, I swear it’s good on EVERYTHING.
Ginger Soy Sesame Fish in a Pouch
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 fresh white fish filets, (cod, halibut, or your favorite)
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 20 thin slices of ginger root
- 1 scallion, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (191 °C). Have ready two pieces of aluminum foil, each big enough to fit the fish filet in the middle with about 5 inches of foil on either side.
- Place one fish filet in the middle of one sheet of foil.2 fresh white fish filets
- Drizzle 2 tsp. of sesame oil on top and gently rub it all over the fish with your fingertips then flip the filet over to coat the other side with the excess sesame oil that has dripped onto the foil. Drizzle 1 tbsp. of soy sauce on top then add 10 slices of ginger, half the chopped scallions and season with salt and pepper.4 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 20 thin slices of ginger root, 1 scallion, Salt and pepper
- Bring up the two long sides of the aluminum foil to a tent then together, roll them down while bringing the two other sides up so the liquid doesn’t drip out. You should get a nice little pouch/packet.
- Repeat with the other filet.
- Place both foil packets on a baking sheet and bake fish for 10-15 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flaky.
- Carefully unwrap the fish from the package. There is HOT liquid that may come out from either side so be careful!
- Serve hot over a bed of rice, veggies, or a salad.
Notes
Nutrition
Question – do you use fresh or frozen fish?
I used fresh. I just added a note about using frozen fish. Thanks!
This looks delicious. One question though – do you use frozen or fresh fish?
This fish is seasoned perfectly!! Love the preparation :)
absolutely love the idea of this fish in a pouch. i usually make it with salmon in a parchment paper but this one is definitely much more flavorful..i cant wait to make it.
I’ve often cooked fish in a pouch like this – it’s easy, easy to clean, and cooks the fish perfectly. I’ll definitely have to try this recipe!
Great weeknight meal!
I need to try this! It sounds so flavorful and look how perfectly flaky it is!! Maybe you should make this for your mom this weekend? ;)
Moms are totally genius. Although, I do wish mine could give me recipe like this! It looks so good!
I am trying to eat more fish in my diet. This is perfect! Will be trying soon :)
This sounds good! I am always looking for a new way to cook fish. I will have to give this a try.