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honey lime cod recipe

Sheet Pan Honey Lime Cod with Mango Salsa

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Honey Lime Cod
  • 4 fillets wild-caught cod about 6 oz each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 whole lime zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Fresh Mango Salsa
  • 1 large ripe mango peeled and finely diced
  • 1/2 whole red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 whole jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Method
 

Baking the Cod
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Thoroughly pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon or brush the honey lime marinade generously over the top of each fillet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. For a caramelized crust, turn the broiler on for the final 1-2 minutes of cooking. Watch closely so it doesn't burn!
Making the Salsa
  1. While the cod is baking, combine the diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Toss gently to combine.
  2. Remove the cod from the oven. Serve warm, topped with a generous spoonful of the fresh mango salsa.

Notes

• Patting the fish dry is the most important step! If there is excess moisture on the fillets, the marinade will slide right off.
• You can make the mango salsa up to 2 days in advance. The flavors actually get better as they sit together in the fridge.
• Watch the cod closely if you decide to broil it at the end; the honey can go from beautifully caramelized to burned in just a minute.