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About 30 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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Miso Black Cod – 30-Minute Recipe

Name: Miso Black Cod – 30-Minute Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 tbsp sake; 3 tbsp mirin; 0.5 cup white miso paste; 0.33 cup sugar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2-3 black cod fillets; sushi rice; scallion; sesame seeds

A silky, umami‑rich black cod glazed in a sweet miso‑sake sauce, then broiled to a caramelized finish. The slow marination infuses depth while the quick broil delivers a crisp exterior, making it a standout Japanese dinner.

Recipe by amberiscooking· Structured by ReelsMeals

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

10 min

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30 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

2 black cod fillets
sushi rice
scallion
sesame seeds

Marinade

3 tbsp sake
3 tbsp mirin
1/2 cup white miso paste
0.33 cup sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

1
In a small saucepan, combine 3 tbsp sake and 3 tbsp mirin; bring to a boil over medium‑high heat.
2
Reduce the liquid by half, stirring occasionally, until the volume is roughly 3 tbsp.
3
Lower the heat to medium‑low and whisk in ½ cup white miso paste, ⅓ cup sugar, and 2 tbsp soy sauce until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has fully dissolved.
4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the glaze cool to room temperature, about 10‑15 minutes.
5
Place the 2‑3 black cod fillets (cut into bite‑size pieces) in a shallow dish and pour the cooled miso glaze over them, tossing to coat evenly.
6
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 3 nights, turning the fish once daily to ensure even marination.
7
When ready to cook, preheat the oven’s broiler to high (about 500°F / 500°F) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
8
Pat the marinated cod pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a caramelized crust.
9
Arrange the cod pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
10
Broil the fish for 8‑10 minutes, watching closely; the glaze should turn glossy and slightly charred without burning.
11
Remove the cod from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
12
Serve the broiled miso black cod over a bed of warm sushi rice, garnished with chopped scallion and, if desired, a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Helpful tips while cooking

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Cool glaze before marinating

Allow the miso glaze to cool to room temperature (about 10‑15 minutes) before adding the fish.

Turn fish daily during marination

Cover and refrigerate the cod, turning it once each day.

Pat fish dry before broiling

Dry the marinated cod pieces with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Watch broil closely

Broil the cod for 8‑10 minutes, monitoring the glaze.

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