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Delicious Miso Cod Recipe (Quick and Flavorful Delight)

Miso Cod (Black Cod with Miso)

A quick and flavorful delight, Miso Cod features buttery black cod marinated in a rich miso mixture, baked to perfection and ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Miso Marinade
  • 2 fillets black cod rich and buttery
  • 1/4 cup white miso paste adds umami flavor
  • 1/4 cup sake Japanese rice wine
  • 1/4 cup mirin sweet rice wine
  • 2 tbsp sugar to round out flavors

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine the white miso paste, sake, mirin, and sugar. Mix until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Place the black cod fillets in a shallow dish and coat them with the miso mixture. Ensure the fillets are evenly covered.
  3. Step 3: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or up to 48 hours for a deeper flavor.
  4. Step 4: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Step 5: Remove the fillets from the marinade, gently wiping off any excess miso.
  6. Step 6: Place the fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Step 8: Serve hot and enjoy the rich flavors!

Notes

Leftover Miso Cod can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, gently warm it in the oven.