Ingredients

4 scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced

2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

1 teaspoon sugar

Coarse salt

4 skinless cod fillets (6 ounces each)

Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

Preparation

In a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish with a lid, stir together scallion whites, ginger, vinegar, oil, red-pepper flakes, and sugar. Season with salt. Marinate cod in dish 20 minutes, turning once.

Cover and microwave on high, 5 minutes. Let stand, covered, until fish is opaque throughout, 5 minutes. Top with scallion greens. Serve fish with rice if desired.