Description
Delectable ginger soy glazed cod offers a perfect balance of Asian-inspired flavors with tender, flaky fish. Savory marinade and quick broiling technique create an elegant seafood dish that delights palates with minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces/170 grams each)
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnish and Serving:
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy fish removal and prevent sticking.
- Create a vibrant glaze by whisking soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Position cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced and not touching each other.
- Generously brush each cod fillet with the prepared glaze, making sure to cover the entire surface for maximum flavor absorption.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring the fish to ensure it flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Once cooked, carefully transfer the glazed cod to serving plates, highlighting the golden-brown surface.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with a sprinkle of sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side, allowing diners to add a fresh citrus squeeze to their fish.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality cod for the best flavor and texture, ensuring the fish is firm and has a clean, ocean-like smell.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your cod fillets, checking for doneness when the fish turns opaque and flakes easily.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the savory depth of flavor.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels before glazing to help the sauce adhere better and create a more caramelized exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg