Description
Succulent cod fillets dance with zesty ginger soy glaze, creating a symphony of Asian-inspired flavors that elevate seafood to new culinary heights. Quick, elegant, and packed with umami, this dish delivers restaurant-quality excitement right to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Marinade and Glaze Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, finely minced garlic, and optional red pepper flakes in a compact mixing vessel.
- Carefully transfer cod fillets into a shallow container, thoroughly coating each piece with precisely half of the prepared marinade mixture.
- Seal the container and allow the fish to rest in the refrigerator, letting the flavors infuse for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, preparing a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with culinary oil.
- Remove cod from refrigeration and gently transfer fillets onto the prepared baking surface, discarding the initial marinade.
- Brush the reserved marinade across the cod’s surface, ensuring an even, glistening coating.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, watching for the fish to turn opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove from oven and let the cod rest for 2-3 minutes to allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
- Garnish with optional chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds before serving, presenting the glazed cod on a warm plate.
Notes
- Marinate fish briefly to prevent texture breakdown and maintain delicate cod structure.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake without compromising flavor intensity.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave for vegan-friendly alternative that provides similar sweetness and glaze consistency.
- Pat cod fillets dry before cooking to ensure crispy exterior and better caramelization of the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg