If it's dry, it's probably overcooked. Most cod fillets are cooked in 3 to 4 minutes when using medium-high heat. Be sure to remove the cooked fish from the pan when cooking the vegetables. I only add the fish back to the pan when there's about a minute of cooking time remaining to heat it back up and give it a final toss with the seasonings.

Is this recipe gluten free?

Yes it is! However you should check the cooking sake you use for any wheat that might have been added in processing - or if the facility that makes it processes wheat products on the same machinery.

Why are the leeks chewy?

I only use the white part of the leek and a little bit of the light green portion when cooking. Those bits become tender in the pan in just a few minutes The dark green ends are hard and should be discarded.

Fish, Pepper And Leek Stir Fry

Name: Fish, Pepper And Leek Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ pound cod or other firm fish such as halibut, salmon, or arctic char; 1 red bell pepper, sliced bite size; 1 small leek, chopped bite size,; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon sake; ¼ teaspoon salt – or ½ teaspoon if you like it salty; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Description

A tender and flaky fish stir fry, loaded with leeks and red bell peppers. Nutty, peppery and ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound cod or other firm fish such as halibut, salmon, or arctic char
1 red bell pepper, sliced bite size
1 small leek, chopped bite size,
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sake
1/4 teaspoon salt – or 1/2 teaspoon if you like it salty
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

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Instructions

Warm up the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the oil and swirl it around to coat the surface.
Cook the fish: Add the fish and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. Transfer the fish to a plate and set aside.
Cook the vegetables: Using the same skillet, add the bell pepper and leeks and cook for 4 minutes, or until the leek is tender and the bell pepper is soft but still yielding a crunch.
Add the fish: Add the fish to the skillet and toss.
Add the aromatics and the seasonings: Add the garlic, sake, salt, and ground black pepper and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
Add nuttiness: Turn the heat off and add the toasted sesame oil. Toss and transfer the dish to a plate.

Notes

Store leftovers (covered) in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 242
Sugar: 4.3g
Sodium: 716mg
Fat: 12.1g
Saturated Fat: 1.7g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11.4g
Fiber: 2.2g
Protein: 21.4g
Cholesterol: 52.1mg