Miso Butter Glazed Cod

Miso Butter Glazed Cod

Flaky cod fillets glazed with a savory-sweet miso butter sauce until lightly caramelized.

Total 30 min Makes 4 servings Calories 290/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Nut free

Allergens

Fish, Dairy, Soy, Sesame

This dish pairs mild, tender cod with a rich glaze of white miso, butter, and mirin that caramelizes under the broiler for a touch of char. It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a fitting weeknight dinner that still feels special enough for guests.

Ingredients

  • 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Method

  1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, softened butter, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar until smooth.

  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. Sear the cod fillets for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden but not fully cooked through.

  5. Remove the skillet from heat and spread the miso butter mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.

  6. Preheat the broiler to high and position a rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

  7. Broil the cod for 5 to 7 minutes, watching closely, until the glaze is bubbling and caramelized in spots and the fish flakes easily.

  8. Transfer the cod to plates, spooning any extra glaze from the skillet over the top.

  9. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds before serving.

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    Miso Butter Glazed Cod

    This dish pairs mild, tender cod with a rich glaze of white miso, butter, and mirin that caramelizes under the broiler for a touch of char. It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a fitting weeknight dinner that still feels special enough for guests.

    30 min 4 servings 290 cal

    Ingredients

    • 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 tablespoons mirin
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

    Method

    1. 1

      Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

    2. 2

      In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, softened butter, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar until smooth.

    3. 3

      Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

    4. 4

      Sear the cod fillets for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden but not fully cooked through.

    5. 5

      Remove the skillet from heat and spread the miso butter mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.

    6. 6

      Preheat the broiler to high and position a rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

    7. 7

      Broil the cod for 5 to 7 minutes, watching closely, until the glaze is bubbling and caramelized in spots and the fish flakes easily.

    8. 8

      Transfer the cod to plates, spooning any extra glaze from the skillet over the top.

    9. 9

      Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds before serving.