Broiled Cod With Sesame-Miso Sauce

1. 1

   Place oven rack 4 inches or less from heat source.

2. 2

   Heat broiler.

3. 3

   In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds, shaking pan until they color slightly.

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   Grind to a powder in a spice or coffee grinder or use a mortar and pestle.

5. 5

   Use a whisk to combine seeds with the miso, sugar and soy sauce.

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   If the mixture is more like a paste than a sauce, thin it with a little water, mirin, or more soy sauce.

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   Taste, and adjust seasoning.

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   (Sauce may be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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   Stir before serving.)

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    Brush fish with oil, then sprinkle on a bit of cayenne.

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    Place fish on a baking sheet, preferably nonstick, and put in broiler.

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    Cook, rotating sheet once so fish browns evenly on top and is cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes.

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    The fish is done when the point of a thin-bladed knife inserted into thickest part meets a little resistance.

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    Drizzle sesame-miso sauce on top, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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