Baked Cod With Honey Soy (Printable)
Tender cod fillets baked in a sweet and savory honey-soy glaze. Ready in 45 minutes for an effortless weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz each), skinless and boneless
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
11 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Place the cod fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the fish, ensuring all fillets are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (up to 1 hour for deeper flavor).
03 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
04 - Remove cod from the marinade and place fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Discard any excess marinade.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh herbs, sesame seeds, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet and salty balance creates restaurant quality flavor in under 30 minutes
- Cod's mild nature lets the marinade shine while staying incredibly tender
02 -
- Fish continues cooking after leaving the oven, so pull it when it's slightly underdone rather than waiting for perfect doneness
- Discarding the used marinade is essential since raw fish has been sitting in it
03 -
- Pat the fillets dry with paper towels before adding them to the marinade so the sauce actually sticks to the fish
- Room temperature fish cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before marinating