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Delicious Miso Cod Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes)

Delicious Miso Cod (Black Cod with Miso)

A flavorful journey with Miso Cod, a Japanese favorite that's quick and simple, packing a punch of flavor that will make your taste buds sing. Create a dish that feels like a warm hug from the inside out in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Miso Marinade
  • 1/4 cup white miso paste
  • 2 tbsp sake
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
For the Fish
  • 2 pieces black cod approximately 6 ounces each

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Shallow Dish
  • Lined Baking Sheet

Method
 

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

Notes

Store any uneaten fish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, gently warm it in the oven to maintain that lovely texture.