Description
Baked Honey Marinated Cod is a delectable dish that transports you to a fine dining experience right at home. This recipe features tender cod fillets enveloped in a luscious honey-garlic marinade, baked to perfection for a crispy exterior and flaky interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to create the marinade.
- Place the cod fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure they are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the marinated cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky and golden brown.
- Drizzle any leftover marinade over the fish before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the cod overnight. Feel free to substitute honey with maple syrup or add lemon zest for an extra zing.