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Crispy Sesame Soy Glazed Cod Fillets · Cooking Culmination

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Editorial sample recipeKorean-inspiredintermediateDairy-Free

Crispy Sesame Soy Glazed Cod Fillets

Name: Crispy Sesame Soy Glazed Cod Fillets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Ingredients: 500 g Cod fillets, pat dry and cut into portion-sized blocks; 3 tbsp Potato starch; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 1.5 tbsp Brown sugar; 3 clove Garlic, minced; 2 tbsp 100% Pure apple juice; 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil; 2 stem Scallions, finely chopped

Pan-seared cod fillets crisp-coated in starch and tossed in a glistening sweet soy, apple juice, and garlic reduction.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min

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Ingredients

Servings

500 g Cod filletspat dry and cut into portion-sized blocks
3 tbsp Potato starch
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
3 tbsp Soy sauce
1½ tbsp Brown sugar
3 clove Garlicminced
2 tbsp 100% Pure apple juice
1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
2 stem Scallionsfinely chopped

Allergen information

This recipe contains or may contain:

fish
gluten
sesame
soy

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Pan-Glazing Fish

Adding a sweetened sauce directly into the pan during the final minute coats crispy seared surfaces without making the fish soggy.

Instructions

Step 1: Pat cod fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels, then dust lightly on all sides with potato starch.

Step 2: In a small measuring cup, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and apple juice.

Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmeringly hot.

Step 4: Lay cod pieces into the skillet and sear undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until a pale golden crust forms.

Step 5: Carefully flip fish and sear for 2 to 3 minutes more until cooked through.

Step 6: Reduce heat to low, pour the soy glaze around the fish, and gently spoon glaze over fillets as it bubbles and thickens for 1 minute.

Step 7: Off heat, drizzle sesame oil and scatter fresh chopped scallions over the top before serving.

Cooking tips

Potato starch produces a lighter, crispier barrier on fish fillets than regular flour and holds glaze effectively.
Apple juice introduces a natural fruit acidity and subtle sweetness without using cooking alcohol.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Korean-inspired; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.