Description
Succulent cod meets bold Asian flavors in this ginger soy glazed cod masterpiece, delivering a harmonious balance of sweet and savory notes. Delicate fish fillets promise a quick, elegant dinner that will transport diners straight to coastal culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 (6 oz) cod fillets
- 1 lb cod
Glaze and Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring even seasoning and better glaze adherence.
- Mix soy sauce, minced ginger, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil in a shallow dish to create a vibrant marinade.
- Submerge cod fillets in the marinade, coating evenly, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate the fish.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick cooking.
- Remove cod from marinade, reserving the liquid, and season fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Transfer fillets to prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece for consistent cooking.
- Bake cod for 10-12 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, ensuring it remains moist and tender.
- While fish cooks, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and simmer for 3-4 minutes to create a glossy, reduced glaze.
- Once cod is cooked, brush generously with the reduced marinade for an extra layer of flavor.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds over the fillets for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side, allowing diners to add a fresh citrus accent to the dish.
Notes
- Pat the cod fillets completely dry to guarantee a perfect glaze that sticks beautifully and caramelizes evenly during cooking.
- Allow the fish to marinate exactly 15-20 minutes to absorb intense flavors without breaking down delicate protein structure.
- Reduce marinade carefully to create a glossy, concentrated sauce that enhances the cod’s natural sweetness without overwhelming it.
- Choose fresh, high-quality cod with firm, white flesh to ensure the most delectable and tender final result.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg