Description
A quick and easy 20-minute dinner featuring tender cod fillets with a shatteringly crisp cornstarch crust, tossed in a sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze.
Ingredients
- Cod fillets (fresh or thawed frozen, center-cut)
- Cornstarch
- Neutral oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
- Salt and pepper
- Raw honey
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Fresh minced garlic
- Fresh grated ginger
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat cod fillets completely dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Mix cornstarch with a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl. Dredge each fillet in the cornstarch, shaking off excess to create a light, even coating.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until smooth and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Heat a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat with neutral oil until it shimmers.
- Place cod fillets in the skillet without overcrowding. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until a golden brown crust forms.
- Flip fillets gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the fish flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Pour the warm honey glaze into the pan with the fish. Toss gently to coat evenly and cook for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat, plate immediately, and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Ensure fish is completely dry before dredging to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to prevent steaming. Use warm glaze to maintain the crunch of the crust. Can be substituted with haddock, pollock, or halibut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with glaze
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 24
Keywords: crispy honey glazed cod, quick seafood dinner, weeknight meals, healthy fish recipe, cornstarch fried fish, honey garlic sauce