Sake Glazed Miso Black Cod

Ingredients:

• 4 black cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 1/2 cup white miso paste
• 1/4 cup sake
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the miso paste, sake, mirin, sugar, and soy sauce. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.

2. Place the black cod fillets in a shallow dish and pour the miso marinade over the fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.

3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

4. Heat the vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the black cod fillets from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Reserve the marinade for later use.

5. Sear the black cod fillets, skin side down, in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes until the skin is crispy and browned. Flip the fillets and cook for another 2 minutes.

6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

7. While the black cod is baking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

8. Once the black cod is done baking, brush the glaze over the fillets and place them back in the oven for an additional 1-2 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

9. Serve the sake glazed miso black cod hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy this savory and slightly sweet dish with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.

Flavor Profile:

This Sake Glazed Miso Black Cod recipe offers a perfect balance of savory umami flavors from the miso and soy sauce, complemented by the sweetness of the sake and mirin. The richness of the black cod pairs beautifully with the caramelized glaze, creating a luxurious and sophisticated dish that will delight your taste buds. Enjoy this Japanese fusion masterpiece bursting with complex flavors!