Soy-Glazed Black Cod with Sesame

A tender, umami-rich fish dish with a glossy soy glaze and nutty sesame seeds, ready in 30 minutes.

Cuisine: Japanese

Category: Seafood

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 450g black cod fillets
• 60ml soy sauce
• 30ml mirin
• 15g sugar
• 15ml sesame oil
• 10g white sesame seeds
• 10g fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 green onions

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, 15g sugar, and 15ml sesame oil until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Thinly slice 10g fresh ginger and mince 2 garlic cloves. Cut 4 green onions into 2cm pieces.
3. Step 3: Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a thin layer of oil. Sear cod skin-side down for 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Pour soy glaze over cod and simmer for 2 minutes, turning to coat evenly. Add ginger, garlic, and green onions, cooking for 1 more minute until aromatics are fragrant.
5. Step 5: Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with 10g toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.