Baked Cod With Honey Soy (Print View)
Tender cod fillets glazed with honey-soy marinade, baked until flaky and delicious.
# 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
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
11 - Lemon wedges
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Arrange cod fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over fish, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 1 hour for optimal flavor absorption.
03 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish for easy cleanup.
04 - Remove cod from marinade and place fillets on prepared baking sheet. Discard any remaining marinade.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
06 - Transfer to plates, sprinkle with fresh herbs and sesame seeds. Accompany with lemon wedges for squeezing over the finished dish.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The marinade creates this gorgeous caramelized exterior while keeping the fish impossibly tender inside
- It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like something from a proper restaurant
02 -
- The honey will burn if your oven runs hot, so check at 12 minutes the first time you make it
- Tamari works perfectly if you need this gluten-free, just know it's slightly saltier so adjust accordingly
03 -
- Pat the fish absolutely dry before marinating, water prevents the glaze from adhering properly
- Line your baking sheet with foil first, then parchment, for the easiest cleanup ever