Baked Cod With Honey Soy (Printable Version)
Succulent cod fillets marinated in sweet and savory honey-soy sauce, baked to tender perfection in 15 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ 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 It:
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 to 1 hour for optimal flavor infusion.
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 arrange fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Discard excess marinade.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
06 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with fresh herbs, sesame seeds, and lemon wedges as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in seconds with pantry staples you probably already have
- Cod stays incredibly moist while developing this gorgeous caramelized exterior
02 -
- Do not marinate cod longer than one hour or the acid will start breaking down the texture
- Pat the fillets dry with paper towels before marinating so the sauce actually sticks to the fish
03 -
- Set some marinade aside before adding the fish if you want to brush extra glaze on during baking
- The fish is done when it reaches 145°F internally if you want to be precise