Miso Glazed Cod
Caramelized, umami-rich, and utterly elegant. Miso glazed cod is one of those dishes that feels incredibly special but takes about 15 minutes. The glaze does all the work.
Main Dish · Prep 5 min · Cook 12 min · Serves 4 · Easy · By Tina · Published
Ingredients
- 4 pieces cod fillets, 175g each
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake, or dry sherry
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
15 Minutes to Elegance
This is what I make when I want to feel fancy with zero effort. The miso glaze caramelizes under the broiler into this sweet-savory-umami crust that makes the fish absolutely extraordinary.
How to Make It
Mix together miso paste, mirin, sake (or sherry), sugar, and sesame oil until smooth. Coat the cod fillets generously and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Place on a lined baking sheet and broil on high for 10-12 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and bubbly and the fish flakes easily.
Serve with steamed rice and sautéed bok choy.
Tina's Tips
- Marinate overnight if you can — the fish absorbs so much more flavor
- Watch it under the broiler — the miso sugar can go from caramelized to burned quickly
- This glaze also works beautifully on salmon, chicken, or even eggplant
- Garnish with black sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions
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