Description
Succulent cod meets zesty ginger soy glaze in this elegant seafood masterpiece. Delicate fish fillets caramelize with rich Asian-inspired flavors, promising a restaurant-quality meal you can effortlessly create at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Fish Preparation: Submerge cod fillets in half the marinade, ensuring complete coverage, then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to absorb flavor nuances.
- Oven Configuration: Heat oven to 400°F, positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet to receive the marinated fish.
- Glazing and Roasting: Transfer cod to prepared sheet, discard initial marinade, then generously brush remaining sauce over fillets. Roast for 10-12 minutes until fish turns translucent and easily flakes with minimal fork pressure.
- Finishing Touch: Allow cod to rest 2-3 minutes after removing from oven, then elegantly garnish with green onions or toasted sesame seeds before serving on a warmed plate.
Notes
- Prevent Over-Marinating: Keep fish in marinade for 15-20 minutes maximum to avoid breaking down delicate protein fibers and compromising texture.
- Check Fish Doneness: Use fork test to ensure cod flakes easily and appears opaque white without translucent sections, indicating proper internal temperature.
- Optimize Glaze Application: Apply reserved marinade sparingly and evenly to prevent burning while creating glossy, caramelized exterior during roasting.
- Temperature Control: Use exact 400°F oven setting to achieve perfect balance between crispy exterior and tender, moist cod interior without drying out fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg