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Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites

March 29, 2022
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Juicy sesame miso marinated cod bites crisped up on the stove with a simple shallot hazelnut spicy crunch and served over your favorite rice: these Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites are the best easy dinner.
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Juicy sesame miso marinated cod bites crisped up on the stove with a simple shallot hazelnut spicy crunch and served over your favorite rice: these Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites are the best easy dinner.

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Asian food is always one of my go-tos when I’m looking for something on the lighter side. Sure, you could go in one direction with some good ole’ greasy fried rice and pad Thai, but I’m talking more about the authentic side of things. The side of Asian cooking that centers around seafood and strong fresh flavors. Now, I’m not claiming to be a sushi chef or anything… although I would love to dabble with raw fish. Rather, I’ve been thinking about whipping up more healthy Asian fish recipes that are more for your every night type of dinner. To me, there’s nothing more simple and accessible than cod — or any flaky white fish, for that matter. Hence, this Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites recipe was born. Still, by marinating the fish in a unique umami centered blend, dicing up the fish into crisp-able chunks, and spooning a crispy spicy crunch on top, there’s nothing boring about this dish. It’s truly a family favorite!

Juicy sesame miso marinated cod bites crisped up on the stove with a simple shallot hazelnut spicy crunch and served over your favorite rice: these Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites are the best easy dinner.

The breakdown…

These Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites can truly be whipped up in just a matter of minutes… after the marinade, that is. I mean, I don’t call for long marinades often. So, when I do, you know it’s necessary. For the diced up cod bites in this recipe, I like to let them marinate in a salty toasty and somewhat sweet blend of all of my favorite Asian ingredients for at least 3 hours… or up to a whole 2 days! There’s no acid in this one, so you don’t need to worry about accidentally over-marinating your fish to the point of cooking it. Rather, the fish takes on the most amazing flavor after a good bit of time in the fridge. So, let’s dive into that marinade:

The marinade for these cod bites is truly a clean-out-the-fridge —  or the Asian section of the store, for that matter —  type of situation. You’ve got a bit of soy sauce for some salt to start things off, yet that’s completely rounded out by a bit of sesame oil. Then, with a whole lotta miso paste, the umami flavor goes through the roof, truly making the flavors of the fish indistinguishable. A mild white miso paste is my favorite, as this will be a tad sweeter and less overwhelming than some options. Finally, for a little sweet and spicy action, you have the sweetened sake versus the chili paste and ground ginger. Really, there’s no flavor left unturned in this one. It will seriously be your new favorite marinade!!

Juicy sesame miso marinated cod bites crisped up on the stove with a simple shallot hazelnut spicy crunch and served over your favorite rice: these Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites are the best easy dinner.

that shallot chili crunch…

While things are marinating, go ahead and get working on that shallot chili crunch. This is seriously a game-changing topping for just about any Asian recipe. Like, for real, I like to make this is big batches and bottle it all up for later… it’s that good! Really, it’s just a simple pan-fried shallot and scallion mixture flavored with all the fresh ginger, red pepper flakes, and chili paste for spice. And to balance it out, of course, you have to throw in some salty soy sauce and sweet honey, too. Finish it all off with some fresh garlic and all the good crunch from finely chopped hazelnuts and voila! Your crunch is done. Told you it was easy;) Plus, this topping is super customizable. Make it as spicy or sweet as you would like, and sub out the hazelnuts for any other crunch of choice. Cashews, almonds, peanuts and/or sesame seeds would be my first picks. Either way, remove that topping momentarily from the skillet momentarily and set it aside to top everything off later. It really brings the whole dish together!

so crispy…

After giving your cod bites some time in the marinade, go ahead and get them ready to crisp up. First things first, you want them. To air dry for a bit to get rid of any excess moisture on their surface. I promise this won’t take away the flavoring of the marinade! Then, coat things up in a bit of cornstarch for optional crisp. This step is optional, but highly recommended. If you are looking to keep things gluten free, I would say you should just substitute the cornstarch for arrowroot or cassava starch, or something along those lines. It’s seriously so so good when you get that perfect starchy crisp on the outside of your fish bites. Besides the starch, though, my only other tip for success in getting those bites all crispy is to not drop them into the oil until it is super hot…oh, and make sure your bites are spaced out in your skillet. If they are too jam packed, they will not get that golden brown finish. So, if you only have a small skillet or wok, I highly recommend doing this in two batches. It’s worth it… trust me!

Juicy sesame miso marinated cod bites crisped up on the stove with a simple shallot hazelnut spicy crunch and served over your favorite rice: these Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites are the best easy dinner.

how to serve them up…

Once your fish and crunch are all ready to go, the final step of this Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites recipe is to plate everything up! I like to serve this over jasmine rice, although sushi rice, brown rice, quinoa, or farro would all be delicious. You could also go with a lower carb option like a cauliflower rice, or even do 50/50. It’s even delicious without any base at all… maybe as a main for a dinner party? Or with my Everyday Healthier Fried Rice,  Spicy Asian Pork Dan Dan Noodles, ,or any other Asian recipe. Personally, though, I love the bulk of a nice grain below my cod bites and some freshness from my Asian Sesame Garlic Bok Choy. It’s truly a winning combo. 

Either way, I hope you love this Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites recipe as much as I do! Let me know what you think in the comments below:))

Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites
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Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites

Recipe by Annie PatrickCourse: Main CourseCuisine: Asian, Japanese, FusionDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Marinate time

3+

hours

Juicy sesame miso marinated cod bites crisped up on the stove with a simple shallot hazelnut spicy crunch and served over your favorite rice: these Shallot Chili Crunch Miso Cod Bites are the best easy dinner.

Ingredients

  • cod/marinade:

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

  • 2 tbsp white miso paste

  • 1 tbsp sweetened sake

  • 1-2 tbsp chili paste

  • 1 tsp ground ginger

  • 1.5 lb cod, skin removed and diced into 1 1/2 inch cubes

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (can substitute for arrowroot or tapioca starch for gf)

  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola, avocado, or a mild olive oil)

  • shallot chili crunch:

  • 3 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola, avocado, or a mild olive oil)

  • 3 shallots, diced

  • 4 scallions, finely diced

  • 1 inch ginger, finely diced

  • 1 ½ tbsp red chili flakes

  • 3 tbsp chili paste

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

  • 3 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely diced

  • ½ cup hazelnuts, finely diced*

  • assembly:

  • Jasmine rice, to serve

  • Fresh scallions, to garnish

  • Recommendation: Asian Sesame Garlic Bok Choy

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, miso paste, sweetened sake, chili paste, and ground ginger until combined. Toss with the cod bites. Allow the flavors to marinate into the fish for at least 3 hours minutes, or up to 2 days in the fridge.
  • Lightly coat the marinated fish in the cornstarch. Set aside to dry out while you prepare the shallot chili crunch.
  • In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, toss in the shallots, scallions, ginger, red chili flakes, chili paste, honey, and soy sauce. Fry for 2-3 minutes then toss in the garlic and hazelnuts. Fry for an additional minute, or until the garlic is fragrant and the shallots are crisp. Remove the chili crunch from the skillet and set aside for now.
  • In the same skillet or wok, heat the additional 1 tbsp of neutral oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, toss your cod bites into the skillet. Allow each side to brown for about 2 minutes, cooking for a total of about 6-8 minutes.
  • Serve the cod bites over a bed of jasmine rice with a generous scoop of the shallot chili crunch. Top with fresh scallions and the bok choy, as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Instead of hazelnuts, cashews or peanuts would work well. You could also use sesame seeds to keep this nut free. 
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