Miso Black Cod

A delicious rendition of the iconic Nobu dish, this miso black cod recipe brings rich umami flavors to your home kitchen, perfect for an elegant dinner.

By @derekkchen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup sake used for marinade
• 0.25 cup mirin used for marinade
• 0.25 cup sugar white granulated
• 0.33 cup white miso paste
• 4 pieces black cod filets approximately 6 oz each
• 0 sake for rinsing
• 6 cups cold water
• 4 tbsp salt kosher salt preferred
• 0 pickled ginger for serving
• 0 chives for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat sake and mirin in a saucepan over medium heat until the alcohol evaporates.
2. Add sugar to the mixture and stir until fully dissolved.
3. Remove from heat and whisk in white miso paste until smooth. Let cool.
4. Rinse black cod filets with sake to reduce fishiness.
5. Prepare a salt brine with cold water and salt. Submerge cod for 10 minutes then pat dry.
6. Coat the cod in cooled miso marinade, ensuring an even layer. Refrigerate for 3 days.
7. Heat broiler on high. Remove excess marinade from cod and place on a sheet tray.
8. Broil cod for 8-10 minutes until the top is nicely caramelized.
9. Serve with pickled ginger and garnish with chives.