Crispy Pollock with Ginger Cabbage Slaw

2 servings Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min 380 cal/serving ★★☆☆☆

Crispy Pollock with Ginger Cabbage Slaw

Pan-fried pollock with a crunchy, tangy red cabbage slaw dressed with ginger and sesame.

Servings: 2 | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Calories: 380 per serving

Ingredients

Fish

  • 2 alaska pollock fillets (thawed)
  • 2 tbsp flour (for dredging)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil or neutral oil

Ginger Cabbage Slaw

  • 1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned or grated
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (from frozen works great)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar or honey

Garnish

  • Sesame seeds
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make slaw dressing: Whisk together ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a large bowl.

  2. Toss slaw: Add sliced cabbage, carrot, and green onions to the dressing. Toss well and set aside to marinate while you cook the fish.

  3. Prep fish: Pat pollock fillets completely dry. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.

  4. Pan-fry fish: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Fish should flake easily.

  5. Serve: Plate fish alongside the ginger slaw. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chili flakes if using.

Notes

  • Thawing: Move pollock from freezer to fridge the night before.
  • Frozen ginger: Grate directly from frozen—it’s actually easier to grate when frozen.
  • Variations: Serve with steamed rice, or swap pollock for any white fish.

Equipment Used

  • Large skillet
  • Box grater or microplane

Nutrition (per serving)

NutrientAmount
Protein28g
Carbs22g
Fat16g
Fiber4g