Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Black Cod

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A tender black cod fillet glazed with a savory-sweet miso sauce, pan-seared to develop a caramelized crust while keeping the inside silky and flaky. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs black cod fillet, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon sake, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar until smooth and sugar dissolves.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 black cod fillets (6 oz each) with paper towels, then coat evenly with the miso marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Remove excess marinade from the fillets and place them skin-side down into the pan.
  4. Step 4: Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the edges are crispy and golden, then carefully flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set and intensify in flavor.

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