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Japanese Miso Glazed Cod

Japanese Miso Glazed Cod

Japanese miso glazed cod is a beautifully caramelized, umami-rich dish served over fluffy rice with crisp greens. A perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and savory, ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 Cod Fillets (6 oz each)
  • 3 tablespoons White Miso Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 Garlic Clove, minced
  • 2 cups Fresh Greens
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together white miso, mirin, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic until smooth.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil a baking dish or skillet and place cod fillets inside. Brush generously with glaze.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Marinate cod for at least 30 minutes. Prepare your greens and rice.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 12–15 minutes or pan-sear 4 minutes per side, until caramelized and flaky.
  6. Finishing Touches: Brush with extra glaze during final minutes of cooking.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Plate the cod over rice, add greens, and drizzle any remaining glaze over top.

Notes

  • Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Broil for 2 minutes at the end for a crispy finish.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds or scallions for added texture.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking or Pan-Searing
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with rice and greens
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 610mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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