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Simple Quick Miso Glazed Cod

Simple Quick Miso Glazed Cod

A fast, tender cod dinner brushed with a glossy white miso glaze, baked until flaky, then finished with sesame seeds and fresh chives over warm rice.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 3 cups cooked white rice, for serving
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives or green onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together white miso paste, maple syrup or honey, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, and grated garlic until smooth.
  3. Pat the cod fillets dry and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each piece.
  4. Brush or spoon the miso glaze evenly over the top and sides of the cod fillets.
  5. Bake for 8 minutes, then switch to broil and cook for 2 to 4 minutes more, watching closely, until the glaze is bubbling and lightly caramelized.
  6. Check that the cod flakes easily and reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
  7. Let the fish rest for 2 minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives or green onion.
  8. Serve over warm cooked white rice with any extra pan glaze spooned on top.

Notes

  • Pat the cod very dry before glazing so the sauce clings well.
  • Use white miso for the mildest, slightly sweet flavor.
  • Watch closely while broiling because the glaze can darken quickly.
  • For a gluten free version, use tamari and make sure the miso is gluten free.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked and Broiled
  • Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with 3/4 cup rice
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: miso cod, glazed cod, quick fish dinner, baked cod, Japanese inspired cod