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Miso Black Cod - delicious, moist, and tender black cod marinated with Japanese miso. This miso cod recipe is made famous by Nobu Matsuhisa.
The Best Black Cod
Japanese food is so refined, elegant, and beautiful, just like this baked miso-marinated black cod.
Made famous by Nobu Matsuhisa and one of Robert De Niro’s favorites, I fell in love with this fish recipe since the first time I had it. While this recipe is not too hard to make at home, ordering it at Japanese restaurants here in Southern California is quite expensive.
So, I bought Nobu: The Cookbook and slowly but surely made all of my favorite Japanese dishes (check out my baked cod and baked scallops recipes).
Got leftover miso paste? Use it to make my Miso-Glazed Sea Bass.
Ingredients For Black Miso Cod
- Sablefish
- Sake
- Mirin
- White miso paste
- Sugar
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most similar fish is Chilean Sea Bass. Both of these fish are buttery and rich.
Cod refers to different kinds of fish, coming from different oceans. They are similar, but from different families.
Yes, they are the same.
This recipe has 518 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Miso Black Cod
This meal is best served as the main entree. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Miso Black Cod
Ingredients
- 2-3 black cod fillets, about 1 lb. (0.4 kg)
For the marinate:
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 4 tablespoons white miso paste
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade ingredients thoroughly in a plastic container with a lid and set aside, reserving some for plating purposes.
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the plastic container with the marinade. Cover the container with a lid and let the fish steep in the refrigerator overnight or for up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C) and preheat an indoor grill at the same time.
- Lightly wipe off any excess miso marinade clinging to the fish fillets with your fingers, but do not rinse it off. Place the fish on the grill and lightly grill both sides until the surface turns brown.
- Transfer the fish fillets to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add a few extra drops of the marinade to the plate and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
