Miso-Marinated Broiled Black Cod with Cucumber Reli

Name: Miso-Marinated Broiled Black Cod with Cucumber Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mirin (sweet sake); 1/2 cup sake; 1 cup white or yellow miso paste; 3/4 cup sugar; 4 (6 to 8-ounce) black cod fillets; Steamed white rice, accompaniment; Cucumber Relish, recipe follows; Green onions, cut on the bias, garnish; 1 tablespoon lightly toasted white and dark sesame seeds, garnish; 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mirin (sweet sake)
1/2 cup sake
1 cup white or yellow miso paste
3/4 cup sugar
4 (6 to 8-ounce) black cod fillets
Steamed white rice, accompaniment
Cucumber Relish, recipe follows
Green onions, cut on the bias, garnish
1 tablespoon lightly toasted white and dark sesame seeds, garnish
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
In a medium saucepan, bring the mirin and sake to a boil.
2
Remove from the heat, add the miso and stir until dissolved.
3
Add the sugar, return to a low heat, and stir until dissolved.
4
Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
5
Place the fish in a non-reactive baking dish.
6
Cover with the cooled marinade, cover with plastic, and let marinate overnight refrigerated, or at least 4 hours.
7
Preheat the broiler.
8
Remove the fish from the marinade and place on a broil pan.
9
Blot the miso from the fillets with a kitchen towel.
10
Broil until lightly browned and the fish is opaque in the center, 6 to 10 minutes, depending upon the size of the fillets and the height of the broiler element.
11
Remove from the oven.
12
Spoon rice onto each of 4 plates and top with the fillets.
13
Arrange the cucumber relish to the side of the fish, and garnish each serving with the green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
14
Sprinkle the cucumber with the salt and let drain in a colander for 20 minutes.
15
Pat dry in kitchen towels.
16
In a bowl, combine the cucumber slices with the remaining ingredients.
17
Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
18
Serve slightly chilled.
19
Inactive Prep Time: 20 minutes

181

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup mirin (sweet sake), 1/2 cup sake, 1 cup white or yellow miso paste, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Miso-Marinated Broiled Black Cod with Cucumber Relish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Miso-Marinated Broiled Black Cod with Cucumber Relish

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