Baked Cod With Honey Soy Marinade (Print View)
Tender cod fillets baked in a sweet and savory honey-soy glaze for a quick, flavorful dinner.
# 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 fully 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 at least 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 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 - Remove from oven. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and sesame seeds. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in under five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- Cod's mild flavor lets the honey and soy shine without overwhelming anyone at the table
02 -
- Marinating longer than an hour breaks down the proteins and makes the texture mushy
- Cod is done when it flakes easily but still looks slightly translucent at the center
03 -
- Warm your honey for 10 seconds in the microwave if it's too thick to whisk easily
- Pat the fish dry before marinating if it's very wet to help the sauce stick better