Miso Cod
Ingredients
Black Cod
- 4 black cod fillets dried
Miso Mariande
- 1/4 cup white miso organic, or use saikyo miso
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar skip this if using Saikyo miso
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar use sake and mirin combined instead
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade
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The first step to this recipe is to prepare the miso marinade. Simply combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and whisk them well. And it's ready.
Marinate The Black Cod
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Take the miso marinade and spread it evenly over the tops and both sides of the black cod fish.
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You can marinate the fish for 30 minutes and up to 2 days. Obviously the longer it marinates, the tastier. However, for the record we have also made this recipe within 30 minutes and it was so good!
Broil The Cod
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While you can grill the black cod or bake it, we have found the broiler to be the closest to the original recipe.
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Broiler is the easiest option too as it requires no flipping around of the sensitive black cod fish.
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Of course bonus, the broiler option is SUPER quick too!
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Once the fish is broiled and evenly browned, you can test how easily it flakes off with a fork. It's ready when it flakes off evenly.
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At that point you're ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Tips for the BEST Miso Cod at Home
- For best results, use black cod fish for this recipe. It's richer and butterier in texture and taste, plus it's the original fish that made this recipe popular by Nobu.
- Try to buy cod fillets that are similar in size and thickness so they cook evenly.
- When making the marinade, look for Saikyo miso. It has a sweet and mild taste compared to regular white miso. You can find it at Japanese stores or Amazon.
- When you prepare the marinade, it's best to marinate the cod for 2 days. However we have tested it for just 30 minutes of marinating and we've seen great results!
- When broiling the fish, remove any excess marinade to avoid burning.
- Broiling is our favorite way to achieve this Nobu style black cod with minimal hassle.
- You'll notice that broiling creates even browning and you won't need to flip the fish around at all.
- Making this recipe in the oven is great for super fast and easy cleanup.
- The black cod is ready when it has a beautiful brown color and flakes easily with a fork.
How to Store And Reheat Leftovers?
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can likewise freeze leftovers for a month. To reheat the miso cod, it's best to thaw in the fridge and place on a baking sheet. Reheat in the oven at 350 for 5-6 minutes with 1 tablespoon of water. Line your baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
How to Freeze uncooked?
You can marinate the cod for 2 days and then remove excess marinade. Then freeze the ready marinated fish for up to 1 month. That entirely in the fridge before proceeding to cooking the fish in the oven.
Can I make this in Advance?
The best thing about this recipe is that the more it stays in the marinade the better it tastes. So you can marinate the fish for up to 3 days in advance.
What other Fish Can I use?
Our second choice other than black cod here would be Chilean Sea Bass. It's also rich and buttery in taste with a high omega-3 content so it fits the bill. Salmon would be another great choice. Avoid using dry or firm fish like Mahi Mahi.
What Type of Miso Should be used for this recipe?
You'll beed white miso paste for this recipe, and we always buy organic miso. Since white miso is unsweetened, we add some brown sugar to our ingredients. If you can find Saikyo miso, then it would be idea. It's sweetened and rich, and in this case skip the sugar.
What can I use instead of Sake and Mirin
In some cases, we've seen water substituted for sake. We have found the best way is to use rice vinegar.
What is the difference between Black Cod vs Cod
Black cod aka Sablefish s richer in omega 3 and hence has a buttery taste and texture compared to regular cod. Best sources of black cod is Alaska! Pacific cod which is what we used in Pan Seared Cod and Baked Cod Recipe has a firmer texture. It also has a slightly sweeter flavor, and relatively flakey texture.