Teriyaki Cod Parcels with Ginger Greens
White fish steamed in baking paper parcels with ginger, greens and a spoonful of teriyaki, with hardly any washing up.
Made with Teriyaki sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.99 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Put the rice on to cook by the packet instructions.
12 min - 2
Tear off 4 sheets of baking paper about 40 cm long. Divide the broccoli, pak choi and ginger between them, piling in the centre of each sheet.
- 3
Lay a cod fillet on each pile. Spoon 20 ml of your ready made teriyaki sauce (see the base recipe) over each fillet and sprinkle with the spring onions.
- 4
Fold the paper over the fish and crimp the edges tightly all round to seal each parcel. Place on a baking tray.
- 5
Bake for 15 minutes, until the parcel puffs up. Open one to check the fish is opaque and flakes with no translucent patches.
15 min - 6
Open the parcels carefully, as hot steam escapes. Drizzle with the sesame oil and serve with the rice, spooning the juices on top.
Tips
- Crimp the paper tightly. The steam is what cooks the fish and keeps it moist.
- Cut thicker fillets in half if they are over 3 cm thick, or add 3 minutes to the cooking time.
- Haddock, salmon or sea bass work well here.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten immediately. Keeps 1 day in the fridge, cooled within 1 hour. Flake leftover fish into rice or a salad.
Questions
Can I use frozen cod?
Yes, but defrost it fully in the fridge overnight and pat dry before assembling the parcels, or the fish will be watery.
Can I use foil instead of baking paper?
Yes. Foil seals well. Do not let acidic ingredients touch it for long, and open the parcels carefully when cooked.
More made with teriyaki sauce
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.