Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Sesame

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Velvety Japanese-style fish with a sweet-savory glaze, finished with toasted sesame for an elegant yet effortless dinner. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs black cod, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat black cod dry with paper towels and place in a shallow dish. Whisk 3 tbsp miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, and 1 tbsp sugar until smooth to create the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Brush half the miso glaze evenly over the fish, covering all sides.
  3. Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining glaze. Once bubbling (about 1 minute), place fish skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip fish gently, brush with reserved glaze, and cook for 3 more minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp finely sliced green onions.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with steamed rice for a complete meal.

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