Easy Ginger Soy Cod

• tempo total: 7 minutes

Ingredientes

Ingredients (Serves 4)🍯🐟

4 cod fillets (5 to 6 oz each)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil

3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp rice vinegar or fresh lime juice

1 tbsp freshly grated ginger

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for light thickening)

2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Cooked white or jasmine rice, for serving

Instruções

Prepare the cod

Pat the cod fillets very dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and black pepper. Dry fish sears better and stays flaky.

Mix the sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar (or lime juice), ginger, garlic, and cornstarch if using. Set aside so the flavors blend.

Sear the cod

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cod fillets and cook for 3 to 4 minutes without moving them, until lightly golden. Turn carefully and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, just until the fish flakes easily.

Glaze gently

Lower the heat. Pour the sauce into the pan and spoon it over the cod as it simmers for 1 to 2 minutes. The sauce should coat the fish softly, not boil hard.

Serve warm

Transfer the cod to plates over hot rice. Spoon extra sauce on top and finish with green onions and sesame seeds if you like.

This is a quiet, comforting meal that feels light yet satisfying, perfect for an easy evening at home.