Miso-Glazed Black Cod

Miso-Glazed Black Cod

Dinner
45 min
2 servings
290 kcal / serving

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
  • 3 tablespoonswhite miso paste
  • 2 tablespoonswater
  • 2 tablespoonsmirin (japanese sweet wine)
  • 2 tablespoonssake
  • 1 tablespoonbrown sugar
  • 2black cod fillets

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  6. 6

    Serve with your favorite sides, enjoy!