Black Cod with Soy Mirin Glaze
Black Cod with Soy Mirin Glaze
Ingredients
For the Black Cod
- 1 1/2 pounds black cod fillets, skin on, about 1 1/2 inches thick
For the Soy Mirin Glaze
- 1/2 cup sake, cooking sake or dry sake
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium preferred
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sake, mirin, granulated sugar, soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Place the black cod fillets in a shallow dish or a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the prepared glaze over the fish, ensuring each fillet is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor. Do not marinate for longer than 2 hours as the fish can become too salty.
⏱️ 30 min
- 3
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup, and lightly grease it with a small amount of oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Remove the black cod fillets from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Reserve the remaining marinade. Place the fish fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring the marinade to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until it has slightly thickened and reduced by about half. This step cooks off any raw fish contact and concentrates the flavors.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork at its thickest part. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Turn on your oven's broiler. Carefully brush the baked cod fillets generously with the reduced glaze. Broil for 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye on the fish to prevent burning, until the glaze is beautifully caramelized and slightly bubbly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve the Black Cod with Soy Mirin Glaze immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Black Cod with Soy Mirin Glaze
Ingredients
For the Black Cod
- 1 1/2 pounds black cod fillets, skin on, about 1 1/2 inches thick
For the Soy Mirin Glaze
- 1/2 cup sake, cooking sake or dry sake
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium preferred
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sake, mirin, granulated sugar, soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Place the black cod fillets in a shallow dish or a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the prepared glaze over the fish, ensuring each fillet is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor. Do not marinate for longer than 2 hours as the fish can become too salty.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup, and lightly grease it with a small amount of oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Remove the black cod fillets from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Reserve the remaining marinade. Place the fish fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring the marinade to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until it has slightly thickened and reduced by about half. This step cooks off any raw fish contact and concentrates the flavors.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork at its thickest part. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Turn on your oven's broiler. Carefully brush the baked cod fillets generously with the reduced glaze. Broil for 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye on the fish to prevent burning, until the glaze is beautifully caramelized and slightly bubbly.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve the Black Cod with Soy Mirin Glaze immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min