Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz) black cod fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat each black cod fillet thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
  3. Rub the fillets with 1 tbsp olive oil and season evenly with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper.
  4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until emulsified and glossy.
  5. Place the seasoned fillets on the prepared baking sheet and generously brush the honey-butter glaze over the top and sides of each piece.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and the flesh flakes easily with a fork, reaching a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Optional: Turn on the broiler for the final 2 minutes to achieve a deeper, charred color.