Honey Asian Baked Cod

Why You’ll Love It

On busy weeknights I reach for recipes that are fast, forgiving, and still feel a little special. Honey Asian Baked Cod hits that sweet spot. It takes pantry staples and a few fresh aromatics and turns plain fish into a glossy, flavor forward main that plate up in under 30 minutes. It works for a solo dinner, a family meal, or a simple midweek crowd pleaser when you want something tidy, healthy, and low fuss.

Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes |
Cook Time: 14 minutes |
Total Time: 29 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cod fillets about 6 ounces each, skin removed or left on as preferred
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
• 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste optional for heat
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or neutral oil for baking sheet
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water to make a slurry
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds toasted for garnish
• 1 lime cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. Brush the sheet with a little oil.
2. In a small bowl whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha if using. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture for finishing.
3. Season the cod lightly with salt and pepper. Brush each fillet on both sides with most of the glaze. Let them sit while the oven heats for 5 minutes.
4. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart. Bake on the middle rack for 12 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Thickness will change cook time by a few minutes.
5. While the fish bakes, pour the reserved glaze into a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until glossy and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
6. When the fish is done, brush the thickened glaze over the fillets. Optional step for extra caramelization place the tray under a hot broiler for 1 to 2 minutes watching closely so the glaze does not burn.
7. Transfer fillets to plates. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges and your choice of sides.

Tips & Tricks

• Pat the fillets dry before glazing so the sauce adheres and the surface caramelizes.
• If fillets vary in thickness, start checking the thickest piece first to avoid overcooking thinner pieces.
• A little cornstarch slurry in the reserved glaze gives you a glossy finish that will cling to the fish.
• Use low sodium soy sauce to keep the glaze from becoming too salty once reduced.
• If you skip broiling, a final minute in a very hot oven will still help the glaze set.

Serving Ideas

• Weeknight rice bowl with steamed jasmine rice and quick pickled cucumbers
• Light dinner with a side of roasted broccoli and lemon wedges
• Meal prep bowl with brown rice, edamame, and shredded carrots for lunches
• Over a bed of mixed greens with sesame ginger dressing for a warm salad
• Served with soba or udon noodles and steamed bok choy for a heartier meal

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Yield: 4

Honey Asian Baked Cod

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On busy weeknights I reach for recipes that are fast, forgiving, and still feel a little special. Honey Asian Baked Cod hits that sweet spot. It takes pantry staples and a few fresh aromatics and turns plain fish into a glossy, flavor forward main that plate up in under 30 minutes. It works for a solo dinner, a family meal, or a simple midweek crowd pleaser when you want something tidy, healthy, and low fuss.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 14 minutes

Total Time 29 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cod fillets about 6 ounces each, skin removed or left on as preferred
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
• 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste optional for heat
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or neutral oil for baking sheet
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water to make a slurry
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds toasted for garnish
• 1 lime cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. Brush the sheet with a little oil.
2. In a small bowl whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha if using. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture for finishing.
3. Season the cod lightly with salt and pepper. Brush each fillet on both sides with most of the glaze. Let them sit while the oven heats for 5 minutes.
4. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart. Bake on the middle rack for 12 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Thickness will change cook time by a few minutes.
5. While the fish bakes, pour the reserved glaze into a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until glossy and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
6. When the fish is done, brush the thickened glaze over the fillets. Optional step for extra caramelization place the tray under a hot broiler for 1 to 2 minutes watching closely so the glaze does not burn.
7. Transfer fillets to plates. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges and your choice of sides.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 134Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 8mgSodium 437mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 1gSugar 10gProtein 5g

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Conclusion

This Honey Asian Baked Cod is a dependable weeknight solution. It is fast to make, uses few ingredients, and gives you a glossy, flavorful main without a lot of hands on time. Use the glaze ideas and variations to suit what you have on hand. With a few small swaps you can make it spicier, sweeter, or gluten free and still get the same reliable result. Cook confidently and treat the glaze as your starting point for faster dinners that do not feel rushed.