How long can I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, you can marinate the cod up to 24 hours in advance.

What can I substitute for cod?

Halibut or haddock are great substitutes.

Is there a non-alcoholic substitute for sake?

You can use water with a splash of rice vinegar in place of sake.

Can I use another type of mushroom?

Shiitake mushrooms can be used for a slightly different flavor profile.

Japanese Miso Butter Cod with Enoki Mushrooms

Name: Japanese Miso Butter Cod with Enoki Mushrooms
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: White miso paste; Unsalted butter, softened; Mirin; Soy sauce; Sake (or dry white wine); Sugar; Cod fillets; Salt and pepper; Enoki mushrooms, trimmed; Sesame oil; Soy sauce; Thinly sliced scallions; Toasted sesame seeds

A savory and umami-rich dish with delicate flavors.

This dish features tender cod fillets marinated in a luxurious miso butter, paired with earthy enoki mushrooms to create a flavorful and aromatic meal.

1 h 40 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Miso Butter Marinade

White miso paste

1/4 cup

Unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup

Mirin

2 tbsp

Soy sauce

1 tbsp

Sake (or dry white wine)

1 tbsp

Sugar

1 tsp

Cod Fillets

Cod fillets

4 fillets (6 oz each)

Salt and pepper

To taste

Enoki Mushrooms

Enoki mushrooms, trimmed

200g

Sesame oil

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

1 tbsp

Garnishing

Thinly sliced scallions

Toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

Marinating the Cod Fillets

Combine marinade ingredients

In a bowl, combine white miso paste, softened butter, mirin, soy sauce, sake, and sugar to form a smooth paste.

Season the cod

Pat dry the cod fillets with paper towels and lightly season with salt and pepper.

Do not over-salt the cod, as the marinade is already quite savory.

Marinate the fillets

Generously coat each fillet with the miso butter marinade, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Keep the miso butter mixture at room temperature while marinating to allow for better absorption.

Preparing the Enoki Mushrooms

Trim the mushrooms

Trim the roots from the enoki mushrooms and separate them gently.

Heat oil

Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté mushrooms

Add mushrooms and sauté with soy sauce until mushrooms are soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Cooking Process

Sear the cod

Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated cod for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

Occasionally baste the fillets with any remaining marinade in the pan for added flavor.

Rest the cod

Let the cod rest for 5 minutes to absorb the juices before serving.

Plating & Serving