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Rock Cod In Ginger Soy Sauce Marinade
- 40 mins total
- 35 mins prep
- 5 mins cook
- serves 4 people
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Rock cod in ginger soy sauce marinade. I could eat fish every day if I could. And I am known to have done so for five straight weeks. Yes, I know, not the best to eat fish every day.
I am so happy to share my own creation for this wonderful fish of soy sauce and ginger marinade. A great flavor combination that will make you come back for me each time.
My advice to you: use a large piece of fish.
What is Rock Cod Fish?
Rock codfish is also known as Pacific ocean perch. Excellent white-fleshed fish which is the best to prepare when time is not on your side.
You will find an abundance of cod recipes in Asian cooking. Most versatile of fishes when it comes to cooking: pan-fried, grilled, steamed, and even raw.
Breaking from my comfort zone, I have some ginger that I needed to use and came up with this marinade concoction.
I love to blend ginger and honey, the two are so powerfully delicious when combined. Sweet and tangy, a perfect combination of flavor.
Staying with an Asian theme, played with some of my favorite flavors for the marinate: rice vinegar, and dark soy sauce. I just had fun.
And let’s not forget the garlic. It would not have an Asian flair if the garlic was missing.
What is soy sauce?
Fermented soy sauce is a liquid condiment found and of Chinese origin, traditionally made from a fermented paste of soybeans, roasted grains, and brine. It is considered to contain a strong umami flavor.
Soy sauce is known as shoyu and soya sauce. It is the fermentation process of the soybeans, and salt is used to make it.
Soy sauce contains wheat also.
While making the soy sauce, the soybeans are soaked in water for several hours. Then the fermented soybeans are been steamed. Wheat is roasted, ground into flour, and mixed into the steamed soybeans.
I use soy sauce as a dipping sauce when I have potstickers. In a small bowl, I mixed it with some Japanese rice vinegar.
However, on the market, you will find an array of types of soy sauce. The most common is the Japanese soy sauce: Koikuchi Shoyu, which is a dark soy sauce. Ant the usukuchi shoyu, which is a light soy sauce with a mild flavor.
Tips to help you along the way
- A quick marinate will elevate the flavor of the rock codfish.
- The food processor will liquefy all the solid ingredients while emulsifying them with the liquid. I do not know about your, but a chunk of garlic or ginger, once bitten into it, does overpower the other flavors to be enjoyed. This process will give you an even taste of the broth, garlic, and ginger
- Do not over-marinate the fish; longer than 1 hour or 30 minutes is just perfect.
- Recommend not picking the fish meat. The sauce will penetrate no matter, and you do not want your fish to break while cooking it.
- You can keep it outside of the refrigerator, however, do baste it and turn it occasionally.
- Prepare all your side dishes prior to starting to cook the fish. Once you start, you have just a few minutes before it is time to serve it.
The ginger adds that kick of flavor to this ginger soy marinate. However, use as much as you wish or as little as you want of ginger, but do use it.
My Favorite Side Dishes Suggestions
The roasted tomatoes are bursting with flavor and are an excellent side dish combination while maintaining the meal gluten-free.
Stir Fry Vegetables is another combination that complements quite well.
Green Beans Gremolata is always fun too and the garlic plays along well with the ginger-soy marinade.
If you enjoy this dish, check out these flavorful recipes:
Fillets of Cod Piccata with Artichoke Hearst, Tomatoes, and Green Olives
Rock Fish with Fresh Herbs Puree and Tomatoes
A perfect dinner any time of the week for your family. Perfect dinner date with friends as it will take no time to cook and more time to enjoy your guests.
You can easily substitute the rock codfish with Chilean sea bass, pacific snapper, red snapper, or swordfish. Both are excellent white meat fish with lots of flavors.
Equipment and ingredients used to prepare this recipe
Nutrition Facts
Rock Cod in Ginger Soy Sauce Marinade
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Cholesterol 97mg32%
Sodium 938mg41%
Potassium 1023mg29%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 42g84%
Vitamin A 720IU14%
Vitamin C 12.5mg15%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Rock Cod in Ginger Soy Sauce Marinade
- 40 mins total
- 35 mins prep
- 5 mins cook
- serves 4 people
Ingredients
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2 pounds Rock Cod Fish
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1 teaspoon olive oil
For Ginger Soy Sauce Marinate
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1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup rice vinegar
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1 garlic clove
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1 2-inch piece fresh ginger
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1/2 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
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Make the marinade by combining all the ingredients in a food processor or blender until well blended.
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Season the rock cod generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Pour most of the marinade over the fish, reserve a couple of tablespoons to drizzle over the cooked fish. Marinate from 30 to 1 hour.
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In a large skillet add the olive oil and sauté the fish for 3 minutes per side until golden.
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Drizzle remaining marinade over the fish and garnish with parsley (optional)
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I think you mean “Marinade.” Marinade is the sauce, and marinate is the procedure of marinating.
Thank you Linda. That is one of those English words that I can ever remember which one goes where as they are the same in French but with the opposite meaning. Confusing 🙂
Made this tonight, it was delicious. I followed the recipe diligently, as I have little experience cooking fish and am not great in the kitchen generally. What would I do differently? Nothing. I let the fish marinate in the fridge all day, the flavour was fantastic, very balanced, nothing stood out or overwhelmed. Definitely making this again, likely with steamed bok choy and rice. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
Thank you Robyn, your kind comment means the world to me. I am happy you enjoyed the recipe and Thank You for the feedback.
I hope you will enjoy more of my recipes, and I am always a call away if you have any questions.
Bon Appetit!
I love both ginger and soy sauce, these two compliment each other so well… and paired with vinegar and honey, it’s the perfect combination for me. And these intense flavor work really well with basically any type of fish. Definitely making this one, great job!
Thank you so much! Love all the flavors combined.
Enjoy!
Easy and so delicious! I love Asian marinades and sauces with fish and this one is a keeper!
Thank you, Bonnie! I am delighted that you enjoyed it.
You’ve done it again Giangi, the flavor combo is spot on. I served it with a simple side salad. Delicious, healthy, and the family loved it, bonus!
Thank you so much and so happy you and your family enjoyed it.
xoxo
Happened to have some rock cod defrosting in my fridge from a fishing trip. This was perfect! Great recipe.
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it.
rock cod is one of my favourite fish. thanks for this easy soy marinade also
The pleasure is all mine, enjoy!
The ginger and soy in this cod is amazing
Thank you!
Love this marinade. Rice vinegar and soy sauce are great together and perfect for fish.
Thank you!
My family loves eating fish, so I’m always on the lookout for new fish recipes to try. This one looks so deliciously flavourful!
Thank you, I am sure you will enjoy it.
Bon Appetit!
What an incredible dish! I love a soy sauce marinade on fish
Thank you.
love it with rice, easy to make and the marinade was good.
Thank you so much for making my dish and I love rice with it too.
Love that this is just a few simple ingredients to make such a delicious dish! I will make this again!
Thank you! I a so happy you enjoy it.
One of the best marinades I`ve had! Delicious, thanks!
The pleasure is all mine, thank you for stopping by.
Made this with roasted tomatoes today. Best marinade ever!
Thank you, i am happy you enjoyed it.
I made this for my salad and it was perfect. You really can’t go wrong with soy and ginger!
Absolutely and I am so happy you enjoyed it.
Thank you for your feedback.
Such a wonderful flavor, and pretty easy to make!!
Thank you! I love easy in the kitchen mainly during the hot summer months.
that ginger soy sauce is now my go-to sauce whenever I make fish. I love it!
Wonderful! I love how easy it is to make.
Enjoy!
What a fantastic recipe, full of flavor and super easy. Thank you!
My pleasure and so happy you like it.
Hey there, what an interesting recipe and I can’t wait to make it. I have a small question though. Do I process the 1/2 cup of chopped parsley mentioned in the ingredients with the marinade, or is the 1/2 cup parsley for the optional garnish? the sauce looked quite clear in the pictures hence my question. 🙂
Hi Aasif, thank you for stopping by my page. Yes, you do process the 1/2 cup chopped parsley with the ingredients for the marinade. I like to chop the parsley prior to placing it into the food processor so it gets chopped quite fine and I do not have chunks when I eat it.
I always enjoy sprinkling some parsley over my dish, but of course, this step is optional.
Enjoy this recipe and would love your feedback, thank you.
This looks so delicious. I’ve pinned this recipe to make later in the week!
Katie xoxo
Thank you, Katie. Enjoy it!
This marinade is so perfect! Ginger and soy are the perfect combo!
Thank you so much.
you can never go wrong with a ginger soy glaze. the fish was super tender and juicy too
Thank you Nancy for your feedback. I am so happy you enjoyed it.
I’m always looking for more ways to make seafood, this Asian-inspired dish is next on the rotation!
Enjoy it!
This came out so flavorful! I love the marinade and it was a hit with the kids too.
Thank you!
Delicious and flavourful. We loved it, especially my daughter.
Thank you, Shilpa!
My guy just came home with fresh cod from his fishing trip, guess what we are making tonight?? The marinade smells so good unknown this is going to be awesome!
Thank you, Emily. Enjoy it!
Rock cod is my
Fav type of fish. Thanks for your cooking tips and the sauce was perfect
This marinade is a game changer, it’s so good!!
Thank you.
Thank you!
That ginger soy marinade is phenomenal! Definitely making this recipe again!
Thank you so much for your feedback.
My picky husband actually likes cod and your marinade was a hit!!!
I am so happy he like it.
Enjoy!
What a magical combination of bright flavors!
So yummy!, Thank you.
Delicious recipe!
Thank you.
Tasted great!
Thank you.
This Rock Cod In Ginger Soy Sauce Marinade is so delicious perfect for my rice, yum!:) I still want more.:) Thanks!
You are so welcome and I am happy you enjoyed it.
Delicious flavors! The perfect dinner recipe.
Thank you!
This was so flavorful and delicious!
Thank you, I am so happy you enjoyed it.
YUM!!
Thank you!
Absolutely SUPERB!! We love fish, and I am do tired of the sane old, same old ways of preparing it!! This was delicious, and I can see us enjoying the marinade on salmon, chicken, or even ribs. !
Thank you for sharing this WINNER, WINNER GREAT FISH DINNER!!
Thank you so much, Joan, for your kind feedback. I am so happy you enjoyed it.
Absolutely wonderful flavours in this dish. Great way to prepare fish, so tasty. Thank you will definitely make this again.
You are most welcome.
I am so happy you enjoyed it.
I wonder if I could bake this – doing a LARGE dinner party.
Yes, you can bake it.
Enjoy!
Do you think this marinade would also work well if I bake the cod? If yes, at what temperature and for how long?
Yes, it would. Bake it at 350F, not higher, and keep a watchful eye on it.
Enjoy!