Easy Ginger Soy Cod – A Flavorful and Healthy Seafood Dish
Discover how easy it is to create mouthwatering Easy Ginger Soy Cod – A Flavorful and Healthy Seafood Dish that’s perfect for any night of the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (5–6 oz each)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1½ tsp fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Optional: cornstarch for glaze, green onions, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- Place cod fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour marinade over them. Let marinate at room temperature for 15–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- For baking: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place marinated cod on the sheet, and bake for 12–15 minutes until flakes easily with a fork.
- For pan-searing: Add cod to the hot skillet; cook each side for about 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional glaze: Simmer leftover marinade in a saucepan; mix cornstarch with water and stir into marinade until thickened.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (150g)
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg