Fish, Pepper And Leek Stir Fry

A tender and flaky fish stir fry, loaded with leeks and red bell peppers. Nutty, peppery and ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound cod or other firm fish such as halibut, salmon, or arctic char
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced bite size
• 1 small leek, chopped bite size,
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 1/4 teaspoon salt – or 1/2 teaspoon if you like it salty
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Warm up the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the oil and swirl it around to coat the surface.
2. 2Cook the fish: Add the fish and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. Transfer the fish to a plate and set aside.
3. 3Cook the vegetables: Using the same skillet, add the bell pepper and leeks and cook for 4 minutes, or until the leek is tender and the bell pepper is soft but still yielding a crunch.
4. 4Add the fish to the skillet and toss.
5. 5Add the aromatics and the seasonings: Add the garlic, sake, salt, and ground black pepper and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
6. 6Add nuttiness: Turn the heat off and add the toasted sesame oil. Toss and transfer the dish to a plate.