Sesame-Ginger Baked Cod with Snap Peas
Delicate cod fillets baked with a ginger-sesame glaze and vibrant snap peas for a light, flavorful dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes. This Asian-inspired sheet-pan recipe (low-sodium, pescatarian), ready in about 24 minutes, pairs cod fillets, snap peas, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (5 oz each) cod fillets
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place snap peas in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Whisk together 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp tamari, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Place cod fillets on the baking sheet atop snap peas. Brush each fillet generously with the ginger-tamari mixture.
- Step 4: Bake for 12-14 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily, with snap peas tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.








