Honey Garlic Baked Cod – Easy 20-Minute Dinner
Honey Garlic Baked Cod is an easy 20-minute seafood dinner.Coat cod with honey garlic sauce and bake at 400°F until tender.Finish under the broiler for a sticky, caramelized glaze
Ingredients
- 4 cod loins or fillets thawed and patted dry
- ½ cup halal-friendly honey garlic sauce
- 1 –2 teaspoons olive oil optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Pat the cod fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- Arrange the fish in a single layer in a baking dish or on a suitable baking pan.
- If your pan is not nonstick, lightly coat it with olive oil to help prevent sticking.
- Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of honey garlic sauce over each piece of cod, spreading the glaze evenly over the surface.
- Bake for approximately 8–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- Near the end of cooking, switch the oven to the high broil setting.
- Broil for about 60 seconds, watching carefully, until the sauce is bubbling and lightly caramelized.
- The Honey Garlic Baked Cod is ready when the thickest part reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your preferred side dishes.
Notes
Fresh cod can be used instead of previously frozen cod. If using frozen fish, thaw it completely and remove as much surface moisture as possible before baking.
For additional flavor, garnish the finished fish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, fresh parsley, or a squeeze of lemon.
Serve this sticky honey garlic cod with steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, mashed potatoes, roasted broccoli, green beans, asparagus, or a crisp cucumber salad.
If your honey garlic sauce is especially thick, gently warming it before spooning it over the fish can make it easier to spread.