Nobu’s Miso‑Marinated Black Cod 

This Nobu’s Miso‑Marinated Black Cod is a refined harmony of flavors—where sweet, salty, and deeply umami colli­des with the tender, buttery flesh of black cod. The marinade, crafted from miso, mirin, sugar, soy, and optional sake, caramelizes beautifully into a glossy, golden crust, while preserving the fish’s silky center. It's luxurious yet approachable, ideal for special dinners or whenever you crave restaurant-level sophistication at home. Paired with steamed rice or lighten­ed with fresh vegetables, every bite delivers elegant, melt-in-your-mouth decadence.

Ingredients

• For the Miso Marinade:
  
  

  • ¼ cup white miso paste
    
    

  • ¼ cup mirin
    
    

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    
    

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
    
    

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    
    

  • 2 tablespoons sake (optional, or substituted with water)

• For the Black Cod:
  
  

  • 4 black cod fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
    
    

  • Fresh lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
    
    

  • Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
    
    

Directions

1. Prepare the Miso Marinade — In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and sake (if using), until the sugar fully dissolves.

2. Marinate the Cod — Place the fillets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour over the marinade to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour for more robust flavor.
   
   

3. Preheat the Broiler — Set the oven broiler to high, positioning the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
   
   

4. Broil the Fish — Arrange marinated fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Broil for 10–12 minutes until caramelized and flaky. If needed, broil an extra 1–2 minutes for deeper glaze—watch closely to prevent burning.
   
   

5. Serve — Plate the cod and garnish with lemon wedges and green onions, if desired. Accompany with steamed rice or sautéed veggies.
   
   

Nutrients (estimated per serving, 4 servings)

Based on standard ingredient values and cod nutrition:

• Calories: ~380 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~32 g
  
  

• Total Fat: ~18 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~3 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~20 g
  
  

  • Sugar: ~16 g
    
    

  • Fiber: ~1 g
    
    

• Sodium: ~700 mg
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~95 mg
  
  

• Omega‑3 Fatty Acids: Moderate-high (typical of black cod)