Easy Ginger Soy Cod – A Flavorful and Healthy Seafood Dish
Enjoy a quick, healthy meal with Easy Ginger Soy Cod – A Flavorful and Healthy Seafood Dish that’s bursting with flavor. Try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 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: green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Place cod fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper, place marinated cod on it, and bake for 12–15 minutes until flaky.
- For pan-searing: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook cod fillets for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Optional: Simmer leftover marinade in a saucepan until thickened for glazing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg