Steamed Cod with Ginger Garlic Soy Sauce

4 Servings of Steamed Cod with Ginger Garlic Soy Sauce

170 Kcal per serving

2 filets Wild caught Atlantic Cod, 450g

3 slices of ginger

2 cloves of garlic

3 green scallion

2 Tbsp cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp soy sauce

Cod contains omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, the two fatty acids that clinically proved to help reduce risk factors for heart disease and improve memory.  With zero glycemic index, cod is a good choice for diabetes.  In addition, cod is a great source of high quality protein (100g, 23g protein), vitamin B complex, and selenium.  Selenium is cofactors for glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme that protects us from oxidative damage.  

Chinese cuisine aromatics consists of ginger, garlic, scallions, not only for their aroma but also for their health benefits.  Ginger can promote digestion and stimulate metabolism.  The sulfur-containing allicin in garlic has ability to inhibit cholesterol synthesis, and has anti-microbial activities.  Green scallions garnish, contains thiosufinates to protect us from microbial infection and prevent colon cancer.  Soy sauce is made from fermented soybeans, and has multiple layers of flavor to please your palate.  Shoyu-polysaccharides and shoyu-flavones from soy sauce can help the growth of gut probiotics and boost immune function.  However, too much soy sauce consumption is not recommended because most soy sauce on the market also contain high sodium content.