Baked Cod With Honey Soy (Printer-friendly)

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 (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 Advice:

01 -
  • The honey creates this incredible caramelized crust that makes the fish taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen
  • Marinating is optional so you can decide if you have 20 minutes or need dinner on the table right now
  • The cleanup is basically one bowl and a baking sheet which makes it perfect for tired weeknights
02 -
  • Discard the used marinade rather than basting during cooking since it has had raw fish in it
  • The fish continues cooking slightly after leaving the oven so remove it when it just barely flakes
  • Marinating longer than one hour can break down the proteins too much and affect the texture
03 -
  • Grate the ginger on the smallest holes of your grater so it almost melts into the sauce
  • Bring the fish to room temperature for 15 minutes before marinating for even cooking
  • Tamari makes the whole recipe gluten free without sacrificing flavor

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