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    Published: Sep 26, 2020 · Modified: Jun 15, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 6 Comments

    Honey Ginger Baked Cod

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    Looking for an easy fish dish that doesn't include breadcrumbs for a topping? Then this honey ginger baked cod should work perfectly! It combines honey, ginger and garlic for a flavourful glaze for the fish, which is paired with a simple mixed vegetable rice.

    honey ginger baked cod on a white plate on a grey striped cloth.

    Fish can often be a very tasty, and very easy weeknight dinner for all the family. Some other ideas that use frozen fish here on the site you may like to see are my sweet potato and ginger fish cakes, my baked cod with panko and my Italian herb crusted cod. Both very tasty!

    For a gluten free fish recipe, my almond crusted cod is easy and delicious!

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    • 💭 Chinese-inspired fish dish
    • 🦀 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations on the recipe
    • 🔪 Step by step directions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 🍽 More fish dishes to enjoy
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    💭 Chinese-inspired fish dish

    Now if you are British then you will know that when you say Chinese food the first image that comes to mind tends to be of the local take-away. Recipes full of MSG, and mostly constituting sweet and sour pork, prawn crackers and maybe dishes that have never actually been eaten in China . . .

    I will confess that I thought this baked honey cod was more Thai-influenced until my good friend Sheryl of A Chronic Voice said it was actually far more Chinese in its flavours of onion, garlic, ginger and honey. As she is Chinese and obviously knows her stuff, I will grimace at my lack of knowledge of world cuisines despite being a food blogger and hide behind a cushion . . .

    🦀 Ingredients

    This baked cod requires a few ingredients for the marinade, many of which are pantry staples. You will need:

    • Cod: this recipe uses frozen cod, but you could swap out for another fish if you prefer.
    • Honey: such a staple ingredient for me, but usually for breakfast dishes! It works so well on fish though as well as meat dishes too. I like to use the Rowse organic clear honey.
    • Ginger paste or fresh ginger: full of flavour, ginger really packs a punch on the taste stakes!
    • Garlic: another big flavour, garlic pairs so well with the honey and ginger.
    • Apple cider vinegar: in place of lime or soy sauce I use a touch of the Aspall organic apple cider vinegar. You can of course, leave it out entirely and the flavours will still be lovely, but without the 'tang' of vinegar.
    • Cilantro / coriander: this flavours the rice so well, but I know some people aren't a fan, so leave it out if you prefer! The Simply Organic cilantro is a great brand for dried, or you can use fresh and sprinkle over your finished meal.

    📖 Variations on the recipe

    Apple cider vinegar can also be swapped out for white distilled vinegar. For my low histamine readers, this scores 0 on the SIGHI list. I use the Heinz white distilled vinegar. Some people aren't able to tolerate this either, so make sure you are OK with it.

    🔪 Step by step directions

    Making this honey ginger cod is very simple, with just a few steps:

    frozen cod in a white dish.
    rice and bell peppers in a black pan.

    STEP 1

    Once the oven is at temperature place your cod fillets in an ovenproof dish. Combine the ingredients for the marinade and spoon over the fish. I know it doesn't look too tasty at this point, but it will be!

    Bake in the oven until the fish is thoroughly cooked.

    STEP 2

    Cook your rice according to packet instructions.

    Fry the peppers and corn with the coriander in a little olive oil until softened, with a hint of bite still to them. Combine with the rice to make an easy vegetable rice.

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • Check the fish is cooked through before serving. It should be white throughout and easily flaked with a fork.
    • Swap up the vegetables to include with the rice to preference.
    • If it works for you, a little dash of soy sauce to serve would be nice.
    honey ginger baked cod on a white plate on a grey cloth.

    🍽 More fish dishes to enjoy

    Baked cod with mango salsa

    Sweet potato fish cakes

    Honey quinoa crusted cod

    White fish with a pistachio herb crumb topping

    I’m always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes. And please do leave a star rating ⭐ if you tried the recipe!

    📖 Recipe

    honey ginger baked cod on a white plate on a grey cloth.

    Honey Ginger Baked Cod

    Claire
    This honey ginger baked cod is a lovely light dinner recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It combines honey, ginger and garlic for a simple but flavourful glaze. A gluten-free and low histamine recipe.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
    Cuisine American, British, Chinese
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 1315 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cod fillets frozen
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional

    For the honey garlic marinade

    • 0.5 teaspoon ginger paste or fresh grated ginger
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 0.5 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 0.5 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional

    For the vegetable rice

    • 1 cup rice dried weight
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ white onion diced
    • ⅓ red bell pepper sliced
    • ⅓ yellow bell pepper sliced
    • ⅓ green bell pepper sliced
    • 2 tablespoon corn
    • 1 teaspoon dried coriander

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 200C / 390F. Once at temperature place your cod fillets in an ovenproof dish. Combine the ingredients for the marinade and spoon over the fish. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the fish is thoroughly cooked.
    • Cook your rice according to packet instructions. In a pan, fry the peppers and corn with the coriander in a little olive oil for 7-8 minutes until softened then combine with the rice.
    • Plate up your rice and fish, and sprinkle the sesame seeds over your fish if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Ensure the fish is white throughout and can be easily flaked with a fork before serving.
    • My low histamine readers will likely need to take the fish straight from the freezer to the oven. It is usually best not to leave it to thaw or stand on the counter.
    • If you want a particularly flavourful fish and like a hit of spice, then use more ginger than stated.
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGH) food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients in this recipe for honey ginger baked cod score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • fish, see above for more details.
    • sesame, which scores 1.
    • garlic, which scores 1.
    • ginger, which scores 1.
    • apple cider vinegar, which scores 1.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1315kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 168gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 387mgSodium: 495mgPotassium: 3998mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1098IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 5mg
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    1. best cod says

      December 15, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, light, and filling! I made this last night, after a long day of work, because it looked so colorful and delicious. It was extremely easy and satisfying. This is going to enter my regular meal rotation, so thank you!

      Reply
      • throughthefibrofog says

        December 15, 2020 at 3:41 pm

        So glad you like it! Always good to have some easy recipes after a long day isn't it. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and leave a review, so appreciated!

        Reply
    2. Sheryl Chan says

      October 01, 2020 at 9:32 am

      Haha that was a fun and funny convo wasn't it?! Thanks for the tag 🙂 regardless I'd eat this dish and return for a couple helpings. All my favourite things in one!

      Reply
      • throughthefibrofog says

        October 04, 2020 at 9:40 pm

        I love how we all learn from each other! And so glad it's a recipe you like!

        Reply
    3. Alison says

      September 30, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      OMG, this looks amazing! Learning more about the SIGH list is pretty fascinating too. I had no idea how prevalent histamines were or how much preparation affected them. Your recipe sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • throughthefibrofog says

        October 04, 2020 at 9:42 pm

        thanks so much Alison! Histamine is definitely a tricky one - and in so many random foods too.

        Reply

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