Easy Ginger Soy Cod – A Flavorful and Healthy Seafood Dish
This tender cod is marinated in a savory-sweet blend of soy, sesame, honey, garlic, and ginger, then cooked until flaky and finished with a glossy glaze. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cod:
4 cod fillets (5–6 oz each)
For the Marinade:
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
Optional Glaze:
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
For Garnish:
Green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds
Optional red pepper flakes or sriracha
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- Place cod fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Remove cod from marinade (reserve marinade) and cook fish 3–4 minutes per side until flaky and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet. Bring to a simmer. If you want a thicker glaze, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until glossy.
- Spoon the glaze over the cod.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional heat. Serve warm.