Ginger-Lemon Poached Cod with Bok Choy & Quinoa

YKGrub · Aug 2026 · Serves 2 · ~25 min · Stovetop

Ingredients

• Cod (or tilapia) fillets
• Fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• Lemon, for squeezing
• Baby bok choy
• Quinoa, rinsed (1 part quinoa : 1.75 parts water)

Method

1. Cook the quinoa

Rinse quinoa, combine with water in a 1:1.75 ratio, and simmer 15 minutes; fluff with a fork.

2. Build the poaching liquid

In a shallow pan, bring water to a bare simmer with sliced ginger, the smashed garlic clove, and a squeeze of lemon.

3. Poach the cod

Gently poach the cod in the aromatic water 8–10 minutes, keeping it at a bare simmer, not a boil.

4. Steam the bok choy

Steam baby bok choy 3–4 minutes.

5. Serve

Serve the cod and bok choy over the quinoa, spooning a little of the poaching broth over the top.

Tips

• Gentle poaching method — good light dinner