Caramel Cod

This caramel cod is a twist on Vietnamese caramel chicken. Chicken is lightly floured and pan-fried; honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar create the caramel pan sauce. It’s quick to make, too! It’s delicious served with roasted broccoli and soba noodles.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 (5 ounce) cod filets
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, or as needed for garnish
  • chopped green onions, for garnish