Description
Succulent ginger soy glazed cod brings Pacific coastal flavors to home kitchens with remarkable ease. Marine protein meets Asian-inspired marinade in this quick, elegant dinner that beckons you to savor each delicate, umami-rich bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until thoroughly combined and glossy.
- Fish Marination: Arrange cod fillets in a shallow ceramic dish, pour half the marinade over the fish, gently coating each piece to ensure complete flavor absorption. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Surface Preparation: Heat a grill pan, skillet, or broiler to medium-high, creating an optimal caramelization environment for the fish’s exterior.
- Temperature Adjustment: Remove cod from refrigerator, allowing it to approach room temperature for even cooking and maintaining delicate texture.
- Cooking Process: Transfer marinated cod to the preheated cooking surface, searing each side until golden brown and fully cooked, periodically brushing with reserved marinade to enhance flavor and create a rich, glistening glaze.
- Finishing Touch: Remove cod from heat when internal temperature reaches 145°F, ensuring a flaky, succulent result. Let rest momentarily before serving to allow juices to redistribute throughout the fish.
Notes
- Prevent Over-Marinating: Limit cod marination to 20 minutes maximum to avoid breaking down delicate fish proteins and maintain a tender texture.
- Temperature Precision: Allow cod to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent uneven cooking.
- Glaze Management: Reserve half the marinade separately for glazing to avoid cross-contamination and create a fresh, intense flavor finish.
- Surface Heat Control: Use medium-high heat for caramelization without burning the delicate marinade, watching carefully to achieve a golden-brown exterior while keeping the fish moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg