Description
Silky miso glazed black cod delivers umami-rich flavors straight from Japanese kitchens with delicate marine elegance. Delightful marinade and precise cooking techniques promise a luxurious seafood experience that will transport diners to coastal culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 black cod fillets (5–6 ounces each), skin on
Marinade Ingredients:
- ¼ cup white miso paste
- ¼ cup sake
- ¼ cup mirin
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cooking/Preparation Ingredients:
- Oil for baking sheet (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a flavor-rich marinade by gently simmering sake and mirin in a small saucepan, allowing the alcohol to slightly reduce and concentrate.
- Whisk miso paste into the warm liquid until completely incorporated, creating a smooth, glossy base for the glaze.
- Incorporate sugar into the mixture, stirring continuously until fully dissolved and the marinade develops a harmonious balance of sweet and umami flavors.
- Allow the marinade to cool completely, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Carefully pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to ensure optimal marinade absorption and even cooking.
- Submerge the fish in the prepared marinade, ensuring each fillet is thoroughly coated and evenly covered.
- Refrigerate the marinating fish for a minimum of 24 hours, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate the delicate cod meat.
- Prepare the oven by preheating to 400F or activating the broiler on high heat setting.
- Gently remove the cod from the marinade, carefully wiping away excess liquid without rinsing to preserve the concentrated flavors.
- Arrange the fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Bake or broil the fish, watching carefully until the surface caramelizes and develops a slightly blistered, golden-brown exterior.
- Cook until the fish is just done, typically 10-12 minutes in the oven or 7-9 minutes under the broiler.
- Plate the glazed cod alongside steamed rice and sautéed green vegetables.
- Optionally garnish with delicate slices of pickled ginger or finely chopped scallions to enhance the presentation and add a fresh accent.
Notes
- Switch to gluten-free tamari instead of miso for those with gluten sensitivities, maintaining the umami depth of the original recipe.
- Allow fish to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent uneven cooking.
- Use fresh black cod or wild-caught varieties for superior texture and richer flavor profile compared to farm-raised options.
- Pat fish extremely dry before marinating to help marinade penetrate deeper and create better caramelization during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 200 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg