Baked Cod With Honey Soy Marinade (Printable)
Tender cod baked in honey-soy marinade for quick weeknight dinners.
# What You'll 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
# Steps:
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 resealable bag. Pour marinade over fish, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 1 hour for optimal flavor absorption.
03 - Set oven to 400°F. Prepare 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 leftover marinade.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until fish turns opaque throughout and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
06 - Transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and sesame seeds. Accompany with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet and savory balance hits every craving without any heavy cream or butter
- You can have it on the table in under 30 minutes with almost zero cleanup
02 -
- Over marinating cod beyond one hour will turn the texture into something completely unappealing and mushy
- The glaze can burn quickly if your oven runs hot so start checking at the 10 minute mark
03 -
- Pat your fish dry with paper towels before marinating so the sauce actually sticks instead of sliding right off
- Use a baking dish with sides if you want to spoon some of those pan juices over rice later