A beautifully glazed cod fillet on a bed of vibrant green cucumber slices topped with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.

Miso-glazed Cod with Sesame Cucumber Salad

Name: Miso-glazed Cod with Sesame Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: cod fillet, 4 fillets (6 oz each) none; white miso paste, 4 tablespoons none; mirin, 2 tablespoons none; sake, 2 tablespoons none; brown sugar, 2 tablespoons none; soy sauce, 2 tablespoons none; cucumber, 2 thinly sliced; rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons none; sesame oil, 1 tablespoon none; honey, 1 teaspoon none; toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon none; spring onion, 2 finely chopped; salt, to taste none; pepper, to taste none; cooking oil, none none

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 12 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: July 12, 2023

This recipe takes a creative twist on traditional Japanese cuisine, combining seasonal summer ingredients with a fusion of flavors. It showcases the delicate flavors of fresh seafood, the crunch of summer vegetables, and a tangy sauce that ties it all together.

Ingredients (for 4)

Cod fillet - 4 fillets (6 oz each) - none
White miso paste - 4 tablespoons - none
Mirin - 2 tablespoons - none
Sake - 2 tablespoons - none
Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons - none
Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons - none
Cucumber - 2 - thinly sliced
Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons - none
Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon - none
Honey - 1 teaspoon - none
Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon - none
Spring onion - 2 - finely chopped
Salt - to taste - none
Pepper - to taste - none
Cooking oil - none - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️👉

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 - 🥣🎯🌪️

In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, mirin, sake, brown sugar, and soy sauce until well combined.
Step 3 - 🐟🧂🌶️

Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4 - 🥘🔥🔃

Heat a bit of cooking oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod fillets and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
Step 5 - 🍽️🧂🎨

Remove the skillet from the heat and brush the miso glaze generously over the cod fillets.
Step 6 - 🔥🐟👩‍🍳

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
Step 7 - 🥒🥗🥢

While the cod is baking, prepare the sesame cucumber salad. In a bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced cucumbers and toss to coat.
Step 8 - 🥒🌰🌿

Sprinkle the cucumber salad with toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
Step 9 - 🐟🍽️🥒

Once the cod is done, serve each fillet on a plate, accompanied by a generous portion of sesame cucumber salad.
Step 10 - 🌰🌿👌

Garnish with extra sesame seeds and spring onions, if desired. Enjoy!

Additional

For a twist, you can try grilling the cod instead of baking it. The smoky flavor will complement the miso glaze beautifully. Feel free to experiment with different types of fish based on what's available and fresh. Get your kids involved by having them help with slicing the cucumbers and sprinkling the sesame seeds.