Description
A simple yet flavorful dish, Baked Honey-Marinated Cod combines the sweetness of honey with the savory depth of soy sauce, creating a light and satisfying meal. The cod is baked to perfection, delivering a tender and flaky texture. Perfect for a healthy dinner paired with rice, vegetables, or a light salad.
Ingredients
4 cod fillets
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes to marinate.
- Transfer the marinated cod fillets to a baking dish and spoon any remaining marinade over the fish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite side dishes.
Notes
Feel free to add herbs such as rosemary or parsley for a fresh twist.
If cod isn’t available, substitute with other white fish like tilapia or halibut.
For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the marinade.
You can add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the baking dish to roast alongside the cod.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
To reheat, warm the cod in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
