Description
Soy Sesame Glazed Cod with Charred Bok Choy brings Pacific Northwest seafood flair right to your dinner table with minimal effort. Fresh cod fillets glazed in umami-rich sauce pair perfectly with slightly charred greens for a simple weeknight meal that feels restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 cod fillets
Marinade Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Bok Choy and Garnish:
- 4 baby bok choy
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm your oven to exactly 400F. Grab a baking sheet or oven-safe skillet for your cod.
- Combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon chili flakes in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Gently pat your 6-ounce cod fillets completely dry with paper towels. Pour the marinade over the fish, ensuring each fillet gets coated evenly. Let the fillets absorb flavors for 15-20 minutes.
- Slice 4 baby bok choy heads lengthwise. Brush each half with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Transfer marinated cod to the prepared baking sheet. Keep 2 tablespoons of marinade for later glazing. Slide into the 400F oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily.
- During the final 2 minutes of baking, brush the reserved marinade over the cod to create a glossy finish.
- While cod bakes, heat a grill pan or skillet to medium-high. Place bok choy cut-side down and char for 2-3 minutes until dark grill marks appear.
- Flip the bok choy and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure even charring.
- Arrange charred bok choy on plates. Carefully place baked cod on top. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds over the dish for a delightful crunch.
Notes
- Always pat cod fillets completely dry to help them absorb marinade and achieve better caramelization during baking.
- Select fresh, firm cod fillets with no strong fishy smell for the best flavor and texture in this recipe.
- Marinate cod for no longer than 30 minutes, as acidic ingredients can start breaking down fish protein and make it mushy.
- Use a grill pan or cast-iron skillet to get perfect char marks on bok choy, which adds smoky depth to the vegetable’s natural flavor.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-28 minutes
- Category: Cod
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg