Description
Ginger Soy-Glazed Cod is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of ginger and soy sauce, offering a healthy and easy-to-prepare option for dinner.
Ingredients
- Soy Sauce: 1/4 cup
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh Ginger (grated): 2 tablespoons
- Garlic (minced): 2 cloves
- Rice Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon
- Cod Fillets: Four 6-ounce pieces
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Vegetable Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Sesame Seeds: 2 tablespoons
- Chopped Green Onions: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a medium bowl.
- Marinate the cod fillets in a shallow dish with the marinade for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Remove the cod from the marinade, season with salt and pepper, and cook in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- During the last minute of cooking, pour the remaining marinade into the skillet to glaze the cod.
- Transfer the cooked cod to a serving plate and drizzle with any remaining glaze.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added heat, consider adding red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Marinating for up to 2 hours can enhance the flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ginger Soy-Glazed Cod, healthy fish recipe, easy dinner recipe, seafood dish