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 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 fillets (6 oz each) cod fillet; 4 tablespoons white miso paste; 2 tablespoons mirin; 2 tablespoons sake; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 cucumber thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 2 spring onion finely chopped; to taste salt; to taste pepper; none cooking oil

Flavorful miso-glazed cod served with a refreshing sesame cucumber salad.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 12 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · July 12, 2023

A little about this dish

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)
White miso paste — 4 tablespoons
Mirin — 2 tablespoons
Sake — 2 tablespoons
Brown sugar — 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce — 2 tablespoons
Cucumber — 2 — thinly sliced
Rice vinegar — 2 tablespoons
Sesame oil — 1 tablespoon
Honey — 1 teaspoon
Toasted sesame seeds — 1 tablespoon
Spring onion — 2 — finely chopped
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste
Cooking oil — 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!

A final fox tip

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.