Miso-Honey Glazed Black Cod

Ease of Preparation: Easy
Time of Preparation: 25 minutes, plus 8-9 hours refrigeration time
Yield: 4 servings

Alaskan black cod, also known as sablefish, is moist, flaky, and sweet with pearly white flesh. It can stand up to strong flavors, so here we’ve paired it with an assertive miso-honey glaze. A side of toasty sesame-garlic veggies cut the richness and make this a complete dish.

Ingredients:

Miso-Honey Cod:

• ½ cup (120 ml) sake
• ½ cup (120 ml) mirin
• ½ cup (120 ml) white miso paste, blended until smooth
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
• 4 each 5-ounce (150 g) black cod (sablefish) fillets, skin on and scaled
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil

Sesame-Garlic Veggies:

• 2 cups (470 ml) mini sweet peppers (red and yellow), seed pod removed
• 2 cups (470 ml) Brussels sprouts, halved
• 4 cloves garlic, thin long slices
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) toasted sesame oil

To Serve:

• Marinated Cod
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
• Sesame-Garlic Veggies
• Sliced scallions, to garnish

Method:

For the Miso-Honey Cod:

Combine sake, mirin, blended miso paste, and honey in a medium saucepan set over medium heat, whisk to combine.

Bring to a full simmer for 3 minutes to burn off the alcohol. Remove from heat and cool completely.  Refrigerate 20 minutes.

Place cod in a non-reactive container and cover with the cooled marinade.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (up to 2 days).

For the Sesame-Garlic Veggies:

Preheat oven to 450 F (230 C).

Heat vegetable oil, sesame oil, and garlic in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

Cook until the garlic is crisp (amber, not burnt), 4-5 minutes. Immediately strain and reserve oil and crisp garlic separately.

In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with the garlic oil and season with salt.

Spread on a baking sheet in an even layer and transfer to the oven. Roast for 5-6 minutes, until charred but still al dente.

Keep warm. Before serving, toss with the garlic crisps.

To Serve:

Preheat oven to 400 F (205 C).

Remove fish from marinade, shake off the excess but don’t rinse.

Transfer marinade to a small saucepan and bring to boil, then lower heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Keep warm.

Heat oil in a large, non-stick sauté pan over medium heat.

Place the fish in the pan, flesh side down, and cook for 1-2 minutes, until slightly crispy.

Sear sides for 1-2 minutes each, until caramel colored.

Finally, flip, skin side down, and sear until the skin is just starting to crisp.

Transfer to a lined tray and bake for 3-4 minutes (or to preferred doneness).

Ladle the cooked marinade onto a plate as a sauce.

Lay on hot Sesame-Garlic Veggies, top with the Miso-Honey Cod, and garnish with sliced scallions.