Miso Glazed Cod with Bok Choy
There's a reason miso-glazed fish has become a modern classic. The combination of sweet, salty, and deeply umami flavors creates an irresistible caramelized crust that gives way to delicate, flaky white fish beneath. This version uses thick cod fillets marinated in a simple but powerful blend of white miso paste, mirin, sake, and a touch of brown sugar.
The magic happens under the broiler, where the miso glaze bubbles and chars into a golden-brown lacquer in just minutes. Baby bok choy, quickly seared in sesame oil with garlic, provides a fresh, slightly bitter contrast that balances the richness of the fish beautifully.
Plate the cod over a bed of steamed jasmine rice with the bok choy alongside, and finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions. This elegant dish comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a high-end Japanese restaurant.
Ingredients
- ● 4 6-oz cod fillets
- ● 3 tbsp white miso paste
- ● 2 tbsp mirin
- ● 1 tbsp sake
- ● 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ● 1 tsp soy sauce
- ● 4 heads baby bok choy
- ● 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ● 3 cloves garlic
- ● 2 cups jasmine rice
- ● 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- ● 3 scallions
Instructions
- 1Whisk together the miso paste, mirin, sake, brown sugar, and soy sauce until smooth. Spread the glaze evenly over the cod fillets and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature.
- 2Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler and preheat to high. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil it.
- 3Place the cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and bubbling, and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- 4While the cod broils, heat sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the bok choy cut-side down and sear for 2 minutes until charred. Add garlic, flip the bok choy, and cook 1-2 more minutes until tender-crisp.
- 5Serve the miso cod over steamed jasmine rice with seared bok choy alongside. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 380 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 38g |
| Carbohydrates | 32g |
| Fat | 10g |
