Description

Baked Honey‑Marinated Cod features tender, flaky fillets infused with a sweet and savory marinade of honey, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil—an elegant, easy-to-make dish with restaurant-quality flavor.

Ingredients

4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)

3/4 cup honey

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/3 cup toasted sesame oil (or olive oil)

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

1–2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger (or garlic)

1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Salt, to taste

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar or lemon juice, ginger, pepper, and salt if using.
Place cod fillets in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over them, seal, and refrigerate for 1 to 24 hours, flipping halfway through.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Remove cod from marinade (reserve the liquid). Place fillets on the baking sheet.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Optionally, brush reserved marinade on the fish halfway through baking for extra glaze.
Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate for at least 1 hour for better flavor; up to 24 hours for deepest infusion.
Use rice vinegar and sesame seeds for an Asian-style variation.
Add miso paste or chili garlic sauce for umami or heat.
Best served with rice, noodles, roasted vegetables, or fresh greens.
Line the baking sheet and avoid over-basting to prevent marinade from burning.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 310
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 55mg