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Miso-Glazed Black Cod

Succulent black cod marinated in a rich, sweet miso glaze and paired with tangy pickled radish. A delightful fusion of flavors that make a perfect gourmet dinner.

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·By Troy·
Miso-Glazed Black Cod
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Black Cod

  1. 1

    Mix Miso Glaze

    In a bowl, combine white miso paste, sake, mirin, and sugar, and mix until smooth.

  2. 2

    Season Cod

    Pat the black cod fillets dry with a paper towel and lightly season with salt.

  3. 3

    Marinate Fillets

    Coat the fillets thoroughly with the miso glaze, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).

    Tip: For best results, marinate the fish overnight to deeply infuse the flavors.

Preparing the Pickled Radish

  1. 1

    Heat Pickling Liquid

    Combine rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and water in a small saucepan, and heat until sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Pickle Radishes

    Pour the mixture over the sliced radishes and let them pickle for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

    Tip: Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin radish slices.

How to Make Miso-Glazed Black Cod

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Sear Cod

    Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and sear the cod fillets for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.

  3. 3

    Bake Cod

    Transfer to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.

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