Panko Crusted Cod with Kimchi Butter Sauce

Prep Time 60  minutes, Total Time 90 minutes 

Makes ~2 servings 

Ingredients

• ½ lb or two filets white fish (cod or halibut) 

• ½ cup panko + dash salt/pepper

• ¼ cup all purpose flour

• 1 egg

• 12oz green beans, trimmed

• 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil

• ½ teaspoon red chili flakes

• ½ teaspoon honey 

• Dash salt/pepper

• 6 tablespoons Kimchi Butter Sauce 

• 1 1/2 cup kimchi 

• 1 tablespoon greek yogurt

• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

• ½ teaspoon (dash) honey

• Dash sea salt 

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 tablespoon flour 

Preparation

1. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Start by blanching and shocking your green beans to achieve a vibrant green color. To do so, bright about a quart of water to a rolling boil and prepare an ice bath. Drop your green beans in for about 60-90 seconds.  Once the green beans are that vibrant green color, remove from boiling water and place it into the ice bath and set aside.  

3. Utilize the standard breading procedure (SBP) to create a crispy crust on your fish. First, rinse your fish and pat dry. Lightly coat in the seasoned flour, then coat in egg wash before generously dousing in your seasoned panko(as seen in video). Place fish on the lined sheet tray and bake until flakey and tender, roughly 20-25 minutes but depends on the cut/thickness of your fish. 

4. While your fish is cooking, get going on the kimchi butter sauce. Add the kimchi, greek yogurt, rice vinegar and honey to a small blender. Blend for 10 seconds and then strain into a small dish. 

5. To a small saucepan, add the tablespoon of butter and flour. Bring to a simmer for about 60 seconds, then add the strained kimchi mix. Stir to combine, bring to a simmer and then remove from the heat. Okay to add a little water to reach desired consistency (nappe - lightly coat back of spoon)

(This recipe makes more sauce than you need for this dish specifically but #cookonceeattwice. Kimchi Butter Sauce is great on soft scrambled eggs, burgers, tofu… the list goes on.)

 6. Bring a wok or large saute pan to medium-high heat and drop in your green beans with a tablespoon or two of neutral cooking oil. Season with chili flakes, honey and a dash of s/p. Sear for a minute and toss until they are golden brown and crispy. 

7. Plate and be careful to put the sauce on the side to protect the integrity of the crispy crust. Enjoy!