Description
Succulent miso glazed black cod brings Japanese culinary elegance to your dining experience. Tender fish marinated in umami-rich miso creates a luxurious seafood dish that melts in your palate, inviting pure gastronomic pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 black cod fillets (5–6 oz/140–170 g each), skin on
- ¼ cup (60 ml) white miso paste
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sake
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mirin
- 3 tbsps granulated sugar
- Oil for baking sheet (optional)
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Simmer sake and mirin in a saucepan over medium heat. Gently whisk in miso paste until fully incorporated, then blend in sugar. Allow mixture to cool completely, developing rich umami flavors.
- Fish Preparation: Thoroughly pat cod fillets dry. Submerge in marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 24-48 hours, allowing deep flavor penetration and tenderizing of the fish.
- Thermal Activation: Heat oven to 400F (200C) or activate broiler on high setting. Remove cod from marinade, delicately wiping off excess liquid. Position fillets skin-side down on parchment-lined baking sheet, preparing for caramelization.
- Culinary Transformation: Bake for 10-12 minutes or broil 7-9 minutes, positioning approximately 6 inches from heat source. Monitor until fish achieves golden-brown exterior with slight blistering and reaches perfect internal doneness.
- Plating Presentation: Transfer glazed cod onto serving dish. Accompany with steamed rice and sauteed greens. Optionally garnish with pickled ginger or finely sliced scallions for enhanced visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Refrigerate cod for at least 24 hours, with 48 hours yielding the most intense flavor and tenderizing the fish completely.
- Pat fish dry before marinating to help marinade adhere better and prevent excess liquid during cooking.
- Watch fish carefully during broiling to prevent burning, as sugar in marinade can caramelize quickly and turn bitter if overcooked.
- Substitute sake with rice vinegar or white wine for alcohol-free version, and use gluten-free miso for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg