Grilled Black Cod with Honey Soy Glaze
Ingredients
- 4 black cod fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on preferred
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for serving)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Pat the black cod fillets completely dry with paper towels on both sides.
- Brush each fillet lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Clean grates thoroughly and oil them with a paper towel dipped in oil held with tongs.
- Place fillets skin-side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 4–5 minutes without moving them.
- Once the fish releases naturally from the grates, flip carefully. Brush the top generously with the soy-honey glaze.
- Cook for another 3–4 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and the fish flakes easily when pressed with a fork.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 1–2 minutes before plating.
- Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Do not try to flip the fish too early — black cod will release naturally from the grill grates when it has formed a proper crust. Forcing the flip too soon is the number one reason fillets fall apart.