Gochugaru Roasted White Fish with Asparagus

High ProteinLow FatLow Carb

A 520-calorie Dinner recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 300g cod fillets
• 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 0.5 tsp ginger powder
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 250g)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger powder to create the gochugaru paste.
3. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Generously spread the gochugaru paste over both sides of the fish.
4. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears. In a medium bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Arrange the asparagus on the same baking sheet alongside the fish.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
6. Carefully transfer the roasted fish and asparagus to serving plates. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
7. Top tip: For an extra layer of flavor, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the fish and asparagus before serving truly elevates the dish.