Easy Ginger Soy Cod – A Flavorful and Healthy Seafood Dish
Easy Ginger Soy Cod – A Flavorful and Healthy Seafood Dish is the perfect quick meal for any night of the week. This dish features tender cod fillets marinated in a delicious blend of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, resulting in a delightful flavor that will impress your family and friends. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a nourishing dinner that’s not only healthy but visually stunning when garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Whether you choose to bake or pan-sear the cod, this recipe offers flexibility to suit your cooking style.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian
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)
- Green onions and sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Place cod fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Allow them to marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- To bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lay marinated cod on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until flaky.
- To pan-sear: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook each fillet for about 3–4 minutes per side, spooning extra marinade on top while cooking.
- For optional glaze, simmer leftover marinade in a saucepan until thickened with cornstarch mixed with water.
- Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 765mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg