Name: Asian Ginger Soy Glazed Cod – Flavorful & Easy Seafood Dinner Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cod fillets; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 green onions (scallions), chopped; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (black or white); Salt and pepper to taste; Olive oil for cooking

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Introduction

This Asian Ginger Soy Glazed Cod is a simple yet flavorful seafood dinner that comes together quickly. The marinade blends savory soy, fresh ginger, and a touch of sweetness for a perfect balance. It’s an easy recipe that elevates everyday cod into a delicious meal.

Three shiny pieces of cooked white fish with a golden-brown glazed surface sit close together on a white plate, each piece topped with small toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions. The fish is placed in a pool of dark sauce that adds a rich contrast, with scattered green onion bits on the sauce around the fish. The texture of the fish looks soft and moist with a slight caramelized shine on top, and the sesame seeds add a rough speckled detail. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cod fillets
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 green onions (scallions), chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (black or white)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar to make the marinade.
Step 2: Place the cod fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate and let marinate for 15-30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 4: Remove the cod from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and gently place the fillets in the hot skillet.
Step 5: Cook the cod for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through. Baste with remaining marinade during cooking if desired.
Step 6: Transfer the cooked cod to a plate and drizzle some leftover marinade on top for extra flavor.
Step 7: Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds over the fish before serving.
Step 8: Serve hot with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade for a hint of heat.
Try substituting cod with other white fish like halibut or tilapia.
Marinate the fish no longer than 30 minutes to keep the texture tender.

Storage

Store leftover cooked cod in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave to prevent drying out. This dish is best enjoyed fresh but keeps well for a quick second meal.

How to Serve

The image shows three pieces of cooked white fish with a shiny, brown, caramelized glaze on top. Each piece is sprinkled with white and black sesame seeds and small green chopped herbs. The fish rests in a shallow pool of dark brown sauce on a white plate, with some of the green herbs scattered around the sauce. The texture of the fish looks tender and slightly flaky, and the glaze gives a glossy, sticky appearance. The background is a smooth white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I bake the cod instead of pan-frying?

Yes, you can bake the cod at 400°F (200°C) for about 12-15 minutes, brushing with marinade halfway through, until it flakes easily.

Is it necessary to marinate the fish?

Marinating enhances the flavor and tenderness but if you’re short on time, you can brush the marinade on the fish right before cooking for a quicker option.