Really Sweet Fish
Elevate your weeknight dinner with "Really Sweet Fish," a flavor-packed recipe that harmonizes savory, sweet, and zesty notes for an unforgettable meal. Tender, flaky fish fillets are seared to perfection, then bathed in a luscious glaze made from soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and fresh ginger. A touch of garlic and a splash of lemon juice brighten the flavors, while optional garnishes like sesame seeds and scallions add a delightful finishing touch. This quick and easy dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal at home. Whether you're cooking with cod, tilapia, or salmon, this sweet and savory fish recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces skinless fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or salmon)
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions (optional for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper on both sides. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, lemon juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined. Set the glaze mixture aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the fish fillets to the skillet, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving them, allowing a nice sear to form.
Carefully flip the fish and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side or until the fillets are cooked through and flake easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the butter. Once melted, pour in the prepared glaze mixture.
Simmer the glaze for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spoon the glaze over them generously, and let them heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the glazed fish to serving plates, spooning any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.6 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 282 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 1437 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.3 g | ||
| Protein | 90.8 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 40.0 mcg | 200% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1593 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
