Miso Black Cod
Miso glazed black cod fillets are marinated in a teriyaki miso sauce, then broiled until caramelized. The savory-sweet glaze complements the fish’s naturally buttery texture, keeping the fillets moist and flavorful.
Servings: 2 Servings
Ingredients
For the Miso-Teriyaki Marinade:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 3 garlic cloves grated or minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup white miso paste
- 12 ounces black cod two fillets, 6 oz. each. or sablefish fillets
Garnishes:
- Sliced green scallions
- Sesame seeds
- Pickled ginger
Instructions
The Miso-Teriyaki Marinade:
- Combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until nearly heated through, about 1 minute.
- Mix cornstarch and ¼ cold water together in a cup; stir until dissolved. Add to the saucepan. Cook and stir sauce until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat refrigerate until cold; then add the white miso paste, whisking until smooth.
- Add the cooled miso-teriyaki marinade to a closable plastic bag, place the the black cod fillets inside. Close the bag and marinate for 2 hours, or overnight, turning occasionally.
Broil the Fish:
- Preheat the oven to broil setting and move the oven shelf to 6-inches below the heat unit.
- Remove the fish from the marinade and let any excess drip off. Place the fillets on a rack set over a parchment-lined baking sheet. Broil for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, until it flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is caramelized.
- Serve topped with the garnishes of sliced scallion tops, sesame seeds and pickled ginger.
Notes
Finding miso paste: Look for white miso in the refrigerated Asian foods section of most grocery stores.
Cool the marinade first: Always chill the sauce completely before adding the fish to prevent it from partially cooking in the marinade.
Shortcut option: If needed, you can substitute a good-quality store-bought teriyaki sauce and whisk in the miso once it has cooled.
Watch the broiler: Miso-based glazes caramelize quickly, so keep a close eye on the fish during the final minute.
Let excess drip off: Allow extra marinade to drip away before broiling to avoid scorching.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 7561mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 42g
