Miso-Glazed Black Cod
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Miso-Glazed Black Cod

2 servings
This recipe for miso-glazed black cod is Chef John's take on the dish made famous by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. It's similar in taste with a lot less marinating.

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • white miso paste
    3 tbsp
  • water
    2 tbsp
  • mirin

    japanese sweet wine

    2 tbsp
  • sake
    2 tbsp
  • brown sugar
    1 tbsp
  • black cod fillets
    2

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil with cooking spray.

  3. 3

    Whisk miso, water, mirin, sake, and brown sugar together in a small skillet over medium heat until mixture simmers and thickens slightly, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely, 3 to 5 minutes.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Place cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush fillets all over with cooled miso mixture. Marinate at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Broil in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Turn the baking sheet 180 degrees and continue broiling until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Remove pin bones before serving.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Serve with your favorite sides, enjoy!

    Step 6
Miso-Glazed Black Cod
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Miso-Glazed Black Cod

45 min2 servings290 cal

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of that exquisite, melt-in-your-mouth miso black cod from your favorite high-end restaurant? This recipe brings the sophisticated flavors of Miso-Glazed Black Cod to your home kitchen without the lengthy marinating time usually required, making an impressive dinner achievable on any evening.

Chef John’s brilliant adaptation of the renowned Miso-Glazed Black Cod streamlines the process, delivering similar incredible depth of flavor with significantly less waiting. The carefully balanced glaze, combining fragrant white miso paste, mirin, sake, and brown sugar, penetrates the delicate black cod fillets effectively, ensuring a perfectly seasoned dish in a fraction of the time. This clever approach means you can enjoy restaurant-quality results with ease.

You're in for a truly special dinner experience with this Miso-Glazed Black Cod. Expect succulent, flaky black cod fillets enrobed in a golden-brown, caramelized glaze that's both savory and subtly sweet. Each bite offers a delicate umami richness, a hint of sake and mirin, and the comforting sweetness of brown sugar, all complementing the buttery texture of the fish. This dish feels luxurious yet is surprisingly approachable, making it a perfect centerpiece for a memorable meal.

While black cod is the star here, you can experiment with other flaky white fish like Chilean sea bass or even salmon for a different texture. Don't have sake? A dry white wine can be a passable substitute for the glaze, though it will alter the authentic Japanese flavor slightly. For a touch more sweetness or tang, adjust the brown sugar or add a squeeze of fresh lime to the finished dish.

This Miso-Glazed Black Cod is ideal for a special dinner, a date night, or when you simply want to elevate a weeknight meal. Serve it alongside steamed white rice to soak up the glorious glaze, and a simple side of sautéed greens like bok choy or asparagus for a complete and elegant meal.

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