Caramel Cod

Caramel Cod

This caramel cod is a twist on Vietnamese caramel chicken. Chicken is lightly floured and pan-fried; honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar create the caramel pan sauce. It’s quick to make, too! It’s delicious served with roasted broccoli and soba noodles.

Ingredients :

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 (5 ounce) cod filets
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, or as needed for garnish
• chopped green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. Pat cod fillets dry. In a shallow dish, whisk flour, salt and pepper together. Dip each filet in flour mixture; turn to coat on all sides. Remove to a plate.
2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and butter until melted. Carefully add cod. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side; turn over carefully, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the other side.
3. Add in garlic, cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Pour over the honey-soy mixture and cook until bubbly and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes more.
4. Remove cod to a dinner plate, spoon over any sauce in the skillet, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.
5. Cook’s Note