5-Star Baked Honey Marinated Cod That Melts Hearts Recipe
This 5 Star Baked Honey Marinated Cod recipe combines sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and aromatic herbs to create tender, flaky fish with a beautifully caramelized glaze. Simple yet elegant, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, offering a restaurant-quality seafood dish that melts hearts with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Baked Honey Marinated Cod
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each), thick and fresh
- 3 tbsp honey, good quality
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, regular or low-sodium
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic, freshly minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and dried thyme until smooth and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Taste carefully and adjust sweetness or tang as desired.
- Marinate the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to help the marinade adhere. Arrange fillets in a single layer in a 9×13 glass baking dish. Pour the marinade evenly over each fillet, ensuring full coating. Let marinate for 15 minutes without peeking to allow flavors to infuse without softening the fish.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) during marination. Bake the uncovered dish for 15-20 minutes, depending on fillet thickness. The fish is ready when edges caramelize slightly and it flakes easily with a fork at the thickest part. Avoid overcooking to prevent dryness; the honey glaze should bubble and create a delicious crust.
Notes
- Lightly oiling the measuring spoon before adding honey helps it slide off easily.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
- Marinating longer than 15 minutes can make the fish mushy due to the acidic lemon juice.
- Check fish early for doneness if fillets are thinner than 6 oz to avoid overcooking.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the glaze at its best texture and flavor.
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