Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces cod fillets (5–6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional for thickened glaze)
- 1 tbsp water (optional for thickened glaze)
- green onions (for garnish)
- sesame seeds (for garnish)
- red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl to create a marinade.
- Place the cod fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let sit for 15–30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F if baking.
- Bake the marinated cod for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Alternatively, pan-sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Pour the remaining marinade into a saucepan, stir in a cornstarch slurry, and simmer for about 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the cod topped with the thickened sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use freshly grated ginger and high-quality soy sauce for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg