Baked Cod With Honey Soy (Print Version)
Tender cod fillets glazed with honey-soy sauce, baked until flaky and golden
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 cod fillets (about 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 Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Place the cod fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the fish, ensuring all fillets are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (up to 1 hour for deeper flavor).
03 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
04 - Remove cod from the marinade and place fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Discard any excess marinade.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh herbs, sesame seeds, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent forever planning it
- Cods mild nature absolutely soaks up that gorgeous honey soy balance
- Baking keeps everything mess-free while delivering restaurant-quality results
02 -
- Over-marinating cod makes it mushy, so stick to the 20 to 60 minute window
- The fish continues cooking after leaving the oven, so pull it when it is slightly underdone
- Fresh ginger and garlic make such a difference that bottled versions are not worth it
03 -
- Pat the fish dry before adding it to the marinade for better adhesion
- Line your baking sheet with parchment for zero scrubbing afterward