Baked Cod With Honey Soy (Printable Version)
Tender cod fillets baked in a sweet and savory honey-soy glaze for a quick, flavorful dinner.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 4 cod fillets (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
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Place cod fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over fish, ensuring all fillets are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes up to 1 hour for deeper flavor penetration.
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 fillets on prepared baking sheet. Discard excess marinade.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh herbs and sesame seeds. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in minutes with pantry staples you probably already have
- Cod's mild flavor lets the honey soy shine without any fishy taste
- Baking means zero stovetop splatter and practically hands-off cooking
02 -
- Cod continues cooking after it leaves the oven, so remove it when it's slightly underdone rather than risking dryness
- The honey can burn quickly at high heat, so watch closely during the last few minutes of baking
03 -
- Broil for the last 60 seconds if you want extra caramelization on top, but watch like a hawk
- The marinade doubles beautifully for a larger batch or extra fish portions