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Stovetop Miso-Ginger Cod with Bok Choy & Snow Peas over Smashed Yukon Golds

A Pacific Northwest weeknight classic that tastes like you went out: flaky wild cod gets a punchy miso-ginger glaze, while crisp-tender bok choy and snow peas bring that winter-to-early-spring crunch. Serve it over buttery smashed Yukon Golds so the sauce has something to soak into.

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Ingredients

  • Pacific Cod Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced) 12–14 oz (for 2 portions) $9.99 sale ($10.99 reg) per 1 lb
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 10–12 oz, halved lengthwise $2.99 per 1 lb
  • Kroger® Brand Snow Peas 8 oz, strings removed $3.49 per 8 oz
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes 12 oz (about 3 medium), cut into 1-inch chunks $3.99 per 3 lb
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tbsp, finely grated $3.99 per 1 lb
  • Organic Garlic (or Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 ct) 2 cloves, minced $6.99 per 1 lb (or $1.99 for 3 ct)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thai Basil Container (optional but great) A small handful, torn $2.49 per 0.5 oz
  • Pantry staples (not in sale list) White miso (2 tbsp), soy sauce (1 tbsp), rice vinegar or lemon (1 tbsp), honey/brown sugar (1 tsp), neutral oil (2 tbsp), butter (1 tbsp), black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep the potatoes: cut 12 oz Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Add to a pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until very tender, 12–15 minutes; drain well.
  2. While potatoes cook, make the glaze: in a small bowl whisk 2 tbsp white miso + 1 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon) + 1 tbsp neutral oil + 1 tbsp grated ginger + 2 minced garlic cloves + 1 tsp honey/brown sugar + black pepper.
  3. Prep the fish: pat 12–14 oz cod dry. Spread about half the miso glaze over the top side of the cod (save the rest for the veg).
  4. Cook the cod (stove): heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high with 1 tsp neutral oil. Add cod glaze-side up, cover with a lid, and cook until just opaque and flakes easily, 6–9 minutes depending on thickness. If you want more color, uncover for the last minute and let the glaze caramelize slightly. Transfer cod to plates.
  5. Sauté the greens (stove): in the same skillet over medium-high, add 2 tsp neutral oil. Add 10–12 oz halved baby bok choy cut-side down and sear 2 minutes. Add 8 oz snow peas, a splash of water (2 tbsp), and the remaining glaze. Toss until bok choy is crisp-tender and glossy, 2–3 minutes. Stir in torn Thai basil (optional).
  6. Finish the potatoes: return drained potatoes to the hot pot. Add 1 tbsp butter + 1–2 tbsp water (or milk) + salt/pepper. Smash until rustic and creamy.
  7. Serve: mound smashed Yukon Golds, top with miso-ginger cod, and pile bok choy/snow peas alongside. Spoon any pan sauce over everything.

Health notes: ~650–750 kcal per serving (depends on butter/oil). Healthiness: Medium-High. Lean protein (cod), lots of veg; keep butter modest and go easy on added sugar/honey if watching carbs.

Drink pairing: This is salty-sweet and umami (miso) with gentle heat (ginger), so you want bright acidity and minimal oak. Best bets: a dry Riesling (WA is world-class—look for Chateau Ste. Michelle “Dry Riesling”) or a zippy Sauvignon Blanc. If you prefer red, go very light: a chilled Pinot Noir with low tannin.

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