Grilled Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Pickled Daikon

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Tender black cod marinated in a savory miso glaze, grilled to perfection and served with crisp, tangy pickled daikon, reflecting Brooklyn’s Asian seafood flair. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (5 oz each) black cod fillets, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake, and 1 tbsp granulated sugar until smooth. Coat 4 black cod fillets evenly with the miso marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Step 2: Prepare quick pickled daikon by combining 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add 1 medium julienned daikon radish. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates and grill the miso-marinated black cod fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and edges caramelize, then flip and grill for another 2-3 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: Serve the grilled black cod with a side of the tangy pickled daikon radish for contrast.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Pickled Daikon take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Grilled Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Pickled Daikon?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (5 oz each) black cod fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Pickled Daikon?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Grilled Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Pickled Daikon for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Grilled Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Pickled Daikon?

Japanese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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