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Baked Honey Marinated Cod: Sweet and Savory Weeknight Dinner

A thick, flaky piece of baked honey marinated cod covered in a shiny, amber glaze with visible seeds.
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This recipe gives you flaky, moist baked cod fillets coated in a simple, sweet, and savory honey marinade. It is an easy weeknight baked fish option ready quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) cod fillets, fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Place the cod fillets in a shallow dish. Pour half of the honey marinade over the fish, turning the fillets to coat both sides evenly. Let the cod marinate for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature. Do not marinate for longer than 20 minutes, as the acid in the lemon juice can begin to break down the fish texture.
  4. Place the marinated cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the fillets with the olive oil.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. For a slight glaze, brush the remaining marinade over the fish during the last 3 minutes of baking. Watch closely to prevent the honey from burning.
  7. Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.

Notes

  • To prevent the honey glaze from burning, bake at 400°F initially. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil for the remainder of the cooking time.
  • This recipe works well with frozen cod; just ensure the fillets are completely thawed and patted dry before marinating.
  • Serve this sweet and savory cod dinner over steamed white rice or alongside roasted asparagus for a complete meal.

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