Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Ginger Scallion Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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A luxurious Japanese-inspired dish with tender cod fillets glazed in rich miso sauce, served with a zesty ginger-scallion sauce. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 34 minutes, pairs 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 385 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 20 min Cook: 14 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 385 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (5 oz each) black cod fillets
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
4, thinly sliced scallions
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Whisk miso paste, mirin, sake, and grated ginger until smooth. Divide half the mixture and brush onto both sides of cod fillets.
Step 2: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and sear for 2 minutes until golden.
Step 3: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 12-14 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Step 4: While fish cooks, combine scallions, remaining miso mixture, and 1 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 5: Remove fish from skillet and drizzle with miso sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and extra sliced scallions before serving.