Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Asian Ginger Soy Glazed Cod, a quick and easy seafood dish that will impress your dinner guests or satisfy your weeknight cravings. Flaky cod fillets are marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then seared to perfection and finished with a glossy glaze. This dish pairs beautifully with rice or noodles, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse cod fillets under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Marinate cod fillets in half of the marinade for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Sear cod for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour remaining marinade into the pan during the last minute of cooking to create a glaze.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions alongside steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg