Easy Ginger Soy Cod – A Flavorful and Healthy Seafood Dish
Easy Ginger Soy Cod is a fast and flavorful seafood dish that elevates your weeknight dinners. With tender cod fillets marinated in a delicious blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and honey, this dish brings together sweet and savory notes in just under 30 minutes. Whether you’re preparing a quick meal for the family or hosting a dinner party, this healthy recipe is sure to impress. Pair it with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
- Place the cod fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
- To bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place marinated cod on a parchment-lined baking dish and bake for 12–15 minutes until flaky.
- To pan-sear: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each side of the cod for 3–4 minutes while basting with extra marinade.
- Optional: For a thicker glaze, simmer leftover marinade in a small saucepan with cornstarch slurry until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (142g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg