Cod in Pacific Rim Glaze Recipe

Name: Cod in Pacific Rim Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled and cut into medium pieces; 2 ounces fresh ginger root, peeled and cut across the grain in thin slices; 1 fresh jalapeno, cut in half, seeded, deveined and cut into medium pieces; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, preferably tamari; 2 tablespoons mirin; 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup; 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cod fillet, 1 3/4 to 2 pounds (1 3/4 inches at thickest point), at room temperature; 3/4 cup water, wine or fish stock; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, washed well, with leaves removed from half and other half left in sprigs

Servings: persons

4 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled and cut into medium pieces
2 ounces fresh ginger root, peeled and cut across the grain in thin slices
1 fresh jalapeno, cut in half, seeded, deveined and cut into medium pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce, preferably tamari
2 tablespoons mirin
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cod fillet, 1 3/4 to 2 pounds (1 3/4 inches at thickest point), at room temperature
3/4 cup water, wine or fish stock
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, washed well, with leaves removed from half and other half left in sprigs

1
Put rack in center of oven.
2
Heat oven to 500 degrees.
3
Put garlic, ginger and jalapeno in a blender.
4
Add soy sauce and mirin.
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Blend to a smooth puree.
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Scrape down sides of blender with a rubber spatula.
7
Add syrup and vinegar.
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Blend until smooth.
9
Using the spatula, scrape into a small bowl.
10
Reserve.
11
Pour olive oil into a roasting pan 18 by 12 by 2 inches.
12
Using your hands, rub the oil all over the bottom of the pan and up the sides.
13
Put the fillet in the pan.
14
Pour half the sauce over the fillet; rub into all parts of the fillet.
15
Turn fillet over, pour on remaining sauce and rub in.
16
Arrange fillet in pan with the side that was attached to the skin facing up.
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Fillet should touch sides of pan as little as possible; put on the diagonal if necessary.
18
(Use a larger pan if doubling recipe.)
19
Cook 17 minutes, checking after 12 minutes to see if there is liquid left in pan.
20
If not, add 1/3 cup warm water.
21
Using two very large spatulas, transfer fillet to serving platter.
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Put the roasting pan on top of the stove over medium-high heat.
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Add 3/4 cup water, wine or fish stock to the pan.
24
As it begins to bubble, scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
25
Scrape up all the dark crispy bits.
26
Reduce liquid by half, to use as a sauce with the fish.
27
Pour sauce over fish on serving platter.
28
Decorate top of fish with cilantro leaves.
29
Arrange sprigs around sides of platter.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled and cut into medium pieces, 2 ounces fresh ginger root, peeled and cut across the grain in thin slices, 1 fresh jalapeno, cut in half, seeded, deveined and cut into medium pieces, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, preferably tamari, and more.

Yes, Cod in Pacific Rim Glaze falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cod in Pacific Rim Glaze

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