Steamed Cod with Ginger

I can sum this recipe up in one word:

YUM!

Even though Yum is an over used word thanks to some celebrity, I think it really does explain this meal.

First - super easy

Second - tons of flavor

Steamed Cod with Ginger

Serves: 4

Recipe from  Everyday Food

• 4 Scallions white and green parts separated and sliced
• 2 T Minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2T Rice vinegar
• 2 T Vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 4 skinless cod fillets
• cooked rice for serving

In a shallow 2 quart microwave safe dish with a lid, stir together scallion whites, ginger, vinegar, oil, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Season with salt. Marinate cod in dish for 20 minutes, turning once.

Cover and microwave on high, 5 minutes. Let stand, covered, until fish is opaque throughout, 5 minutes. Top with scallion greens. Serve fish with rice.

Chicken with Mango and Ginger

First I need to say, I like mangos. I just don't like them warmed over. In fact, I don't like any fruit warm (unless it's in an apple crisp or pie). So while I have mango in the recipe, I chose to not include the mango. I suspect adding the sweetness of the mango would add a whole new depth of flavor that I didn't have in my version. My version, however, was tasty!

What I really liked about this recipe is the jalapeno pepper. I was surprised how much flavor and slight heat it added.

Chicken with Mango and Ginger
serves 4

• 8 Chicken cutlets (I didn't have cutlets so I pounded out a chicken breast to about 1/2 inch)
• 1 whole mango sliced lengthwise
• 1 piece Fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 1/3 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 medium jalapeno, thinly sliced
• 2 T, plus 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lime wedges for serving ( i missed this step and was sad. I'm sure it would have greatly added)

Preheat oven to 450F. Place mango wedges in center of four 18" long pieces of parchment paper. Top with chicken, ginger, cilantro and jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Fold parchment into a twist or envelope shape.

Place pockets on a rimmed cookie sheet. Bake until chicken reads 165F - about 18-20 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.