Miso-Glazed Black Cod on Sunflower Sprouts

A Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender black cod fillets glazed with a savory-sweet miso marinade, served atop fresh sunflower sprouts with a light sesame dressing. This elegant meal combines traditional Asian flavors with delicate fish and crisp greens.

4 servings
41 min

Ingredients

  • cup white miso (fermented soybean paste)
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
  • 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 4 fillets skinless black cod
  • ½ cup green onions
  • 5 ounces sunflower sprouts

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk miso, 1/4 cup mirin, 2 tablespoons vinegar, ginger, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in small bowl to blend. Place fish in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour miso mixture over; turn to coat. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.

    30 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat broiler. Line baking sheet with foil; brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Place fish on foil; pour marinade over fish. Broil until fish is cooked through and brown in spots, about 6 minutes.

    6 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, mix remaining 1 teaspoon mirin, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/4 cup green onions in medium bowl. Add sunflower sprouts; toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates; top with fish and sprinkle with remaining green onions.

    5 min