35 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Miso Butter Baked Cod
70% authentic · Japanese-inspired
A fusion twist on baked cod, featuring the umami-rich flavors of miso paste combined with butter for a deeply savory and slightly sweet glaze.
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Ingredients
- Cod fillets4 (6 oz each)
- White miso paste2 tbsp
- Butter3 tbsp, softened
- Mirin1 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Scallionsfor garnish, chopped
- Sesame seedsfor garnish, toasted
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, white miso paste, mirin, and sesame oil. Mix until smooth.
- 3
Place cod fillets in a baking dish.
- 4
Season cod lightly with salt and pepper (miso is salty).
- 5
Spread the miso butter mixture evenly over the top of each cod fillet.
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cod is cooked through and the glaze is lightly caramelized.
- 7
Garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
