Baked Cod With Honey Soy Marinade (Printer-friendly)
Flaky cod fillets baked in a sweet and savory honey-soy glaze. Ready in under an hour.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully combined.
02 - Place cod fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour marinade over fish, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 1 hour for optimal flavor absorption.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
04 - Remove cod from marinade and place on prepared baking sheet. Discard excess marinade.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
06 - Remove from oven. Top with fresh herbs, sesame seeds, and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade creates this incredible caramelized glaze that makes people think you spent hours on dinner
- Its virtually impossible to overcook the fish because the marinade keeps it incredibly moist
02 -
- Never marinate cod longer than one hour or the acid will break down the texture too much
- Letting the fish rest for two minutes after baking makes it easier to transfer without breaking
03 -
- Pat the cod completely dry before marinating for better adherence
- Use a glass dish for marinating since the soy sauce can react with metal