Description
Ginger Soy Glazed Cod delivers a quick seafood solution that’ll make your dinner shine with minimal effort. Delicate fish meets a zesty marinade, bringing restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
Seasoning and Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a separate small bowl until completely smooth.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly until the glaze thickens for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the glaze from heat and keep warm on very low heat.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly dry 4 cod fillets.
- Season both sides of the fillets with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Place cod fillets in the hot skillet, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Cook the fillets for 4-5 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets and cook an additional 4-5 minutes on the second side.
- Brush each fillet generously with the prepared ginger soy glaze during the last minute of cooking.
- Transfer the glazed cod to serving plates, sprinkling with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Garnish with fresh lime wedges and serve immediately with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Always pat cod fillets completely dry before cooking to ensure a crisp, golden exterior and prevent steaming.
- Use a high-quality soy sauce for the most vibrant and rich glaze flavor, as cheaper brands can taste flat or too salty.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure your cornstarch is certified gluten-free.
- When pan-searing, resist the urge to move the fish around and let it develop a beautiful golden crust by cooking undisturbed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 172 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg