There is a subtle sweet and savory element to this Korean Glazed Cod with Pear Salsa along with an earthy spiciness. You're going to love this recipe!
*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2012. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.
Combine that with the cool and bright flavors of the pear salsa and you have a feast for your taste buds as well as your eyes!
PEAR SALSA {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
2 pears, chopped (I used Bartlett pears)
3-4 teaspoons of hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
2-3 teaspoons of cilantro paste
2 tablespoons orange bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons red onion, diced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ginger paste
1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
-In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together and refrigerate until the cod is ready to be served.
KOREAN GLAZED COD
3 pounds Alaskan cod (I made enough for lots of leftovers, you can adjust your quantity as needed)
1 cup Korean fermented soybean paste (I used a brand called ssamjang that I found in the International aisle of the supermarket)
½ cup mirin
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
salt and pepper
-Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
-Lay the fish on a foil-lined baking sheet.
-Season the fillets with salt and pepper.
-In a medium-size bowl, whisk the soybean paste, mirin, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, coriander, garlic, and cilantro.
-Liberally brush the glaze over the fish fillets.
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Kirstin says
That sounds good. I love fish.
amy @ fearless homemaker says
wow, this sounds amazing! what a wonderful combination of flavors + textures. yum!
Kristy Lynn says
wow! i have to say i'd also maybe be a bit intimidated by such great and different from what i'm used to cuisine. you've done great at both the dish and stepping out side your comfort zone. 🙂
happy src reveal day!
Paula says
That pear salsa looks wonderful and I find it really interesting that you pared it with cod. What an adventurous cook you are Renee!
Jeanette says
I'm a huge fan of Korean food - love that pear salsa! Great pick for SRC.
Sweet and That's it says
This is so interesting! So many ingredients I'd never dreamt of!
Congratulations, your dish looks delicious!
Dorothy at Shockinglydelicious says
How sophisticated! It must taste amazing!(visiting from Group D)
Tammy Quackenbush says
I'm so glad that you tried out this recipe. Ssamjang and Doenjang are different condiments though.
Doenjang is truly the Korean equivalent of miso but deeper and more robust. It's also a by product of soysauce production so it has a similar salt/umami profile to it.
Ssamjang, on the other hand, is a combination of gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) fermented soybean powder, garlic, onions and (sometimes) sugar.
Ssamjang is the go-to Korean sauce for Korean BBQ. Next time you make some bulgogi or kalbi, make sure to serve it with pieces of medium-sized leaf lettuce to wrap the bundles of meat. You smear a little ssamjang on the leaf, add the meat and roll it into a mini-burrito and pop it in your mouth. It's awesome.
Kate | FoodBabbles says
I had this blog last month. So good, right?? So many interesting dishes on her blog. Loved it. And this recipe that you prepared sounds amazing! Great job!
Gingered Whisk says
I don't really like fish, but this dish sounds so amazing that I would probably eat it! Great job! 🙂
Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says
I've never had or cooked Korean food before..this looks great and I think I have all the ingredients for my first attempt at Korean food...Great pic!
Nicole @ The Daily Dish says
This looks super yummy. I love Tammy's blog and all of the tasty Korean dishes she shares! Great pic and the cod looks AMAZING!