Hoisin Glazed Cod is a simple yet flavorful dish that features the richness of cod with a deliciously sweet, savory, and umami-packed hoisin glaze. With minimal prep and quick cooking time, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough for any special occasion.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Quick & easy: ready in under 20 minutes, making it an effortless meal option.
Flavorful: the hoisin sauce caramelizes beautifully on the fish, creating a rich and savory-sweet taste.
Versatile dish: serve it with steamed rice, noodles, or a side of stir-fried vegetables for a balanced meal.
What is hoisin sauce?
Hoisin sauce is a thick, dark brown condiment commonly used in Chinese cuisine.
It's made from fermented soybean paste, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar, making it a perfect glaze for various meats and seafood.
Hoisin sauce is used as an accompanying dipping sauce for Asian dishes such as rice noodle rolls, Peking duck, roasted BBQ pork (char siu), Vietnamese pho, or Chinese spring rolls.
What does hoisin sauce taste like?
Hoisin sauce has a bold, sweet, salty and savory flavor.
Ingredients you'll need
- cod fillet: or white fish; boneless and skinless; fresh or frozen (thawed overnight)
- black pepper: or white pepper
- hoisin sauce: is a thick, dark sauce with a slightly sweet flavor; I recommend using a thick Chinese hoisin sauce by Koon Chun and not ones that are runny
- chili oil: omit if you don't like spicy; sub with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- sesame oil: for aroma
How to make hoisin glazed cod
Prepare the fish: pat the cod fillet dry and season lightly with black pepper (or white pepper).
Make the glaze: in a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, chili oil (if using) and sesame oil. Spread the mixture over the top of the fish.
Cook the fish: bake the cod at 450F in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until it just starts to flake.
Garnish: finish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
How to serve
Serve the hoisin glazed cod with steamed rice or noodles, garlic bok choy, steamed yu choy, and other proteins such as baked tofu, or steamed pork patty.
How to store
Store the hoisin cod in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Expert tips
Choose fresh: if possible, use fresh cod for the best texture and flavor.
Don't overcook: cod is delicate and should be just opaque and flaky.
Adjust the spice: add a pinch of chili flakes for more heat.
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Hoisin Glazed Cod
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Ingredients
- 800 g cod fillet or white fish
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or white pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1-2 teaspoon chili oil optional
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F/232°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the cod fillet dry and season lightly with black pepper (or white pepper).
- In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, chili oil (if using) and sesame oil.
- Spread the mixture over the top of the fish.
- Bake the cod at 450°F/232°C in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until it just starts to flake.
- Finish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
2pots2cook
This is such a refreshing idea; we use sesame oil for wok vegetable and chicken dishes and never used it for fish. Love it!
Michelle
Thank you Davorka! Yes! We definitely use sesame oil for a lot of dishes, including fish 🙂
Linsey
Such a simple, easy to make and yet delicious fish to serve for the dinner!
Michelle
Thanks Linsey, it really is quick and easy to prepare -- perfect for busy weeknights!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
This hoisin-glazed cod looks so delicious and well-balanced. I love the sweet-savory sauce with tender fish - such a great combo.
Michelle
Thanks Ben, one of our go-to time-saving weeknight dishes!
David @ Spiced
We keep saying we should cook fish at home more often. Now that I've seen this cod, I know we need to make it happen - it looks delicious! And I bet that hoisin glaze adds so much flavor, too.
Michelle
Hoisin is such an easy and delicious salty sweet way to inject flavor into dishes, and sometimes fish can be boring! Thanks David!