Easy Miso Black Cod

This miso-glazed black cod is velvety, buttery, and melts in your mouth with each bite. The sweet and savory miso marinade caramelizes beautifully on the fish, creating a dish that tastes like it came from a high-end Japanese restaurant.

Ingredients

• 2 black cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 3 tablespoon white miso paste
• 2 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon sake (or dry white wine)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
• green onions (sliced, for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix miso paste, mirin, sake, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger until smooth.
2. Place cod fillets in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Turn to coat evenly.
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours (longer is better).
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Remove fish from marinade, wiping off excess (reserve marinade).
6. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish skin-side up and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.
7. Flip fish carefully and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 5-7 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
8. While fish bakes, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
9. Serve fish drizzled with the reduced sauce and garnish with sliced green onions.

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