Japanese Miso-Glazed Cod

A Japanese preparation for black cod that is marinated in white miso paste, brown sugar, sesame oil, and mirin and both broiled and baked in the oven.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 246 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish
• 6 (6 ounce) fillets black cod, bones removed
• ⅓ cup white miso paste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Rinse fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Combine miso, brown sugar, mirin, and sesame oil in a bowl. Stir well until brown sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 3

Place cod on a baking sheet and brush about 2 tablespoons miso glaze on each fish fillet. Marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 4

Place fish under broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, or until top is slightly charred and glaze has caramelized. Remove fish from oven and brush with remaining glaze. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook an additional 5 to 6 minutes, until fish is flaky but not overcooked.

Step 5

Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and scallions before serving.