Maple-Miso Glazed Black Cod

This sweet and savory Maple-Miso Glazed Black Cod recipe is packed with omega-3s.

And it’s ready in less than 15 minutes!

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This Maple-Miso Glazed Black Cod recipe is what rich, luscious fish (without any butter) dreams are made of! If you haven’t tried black cod, you’re in for a treat. With a simple and savory marinade, this recipe is restaurant-worthy! 

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Also known as sablefish, black cod is a succulent white fish. It’s buttery texture and mild flavor make it irresistible. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I’m gaga for the omega-3 fatty acids it brings to the table.

Sablefish is one of the highest sources of omega-3s. You know I love my omega-3 fatty acids. I go on and on about it here.

How to make miso-glazed black cod

For this Maple-Miso Glazed Black Cod recipe, you’ll need just a couple minutes to make the glaze and less than 10 minutes under a hot broiler. If you haven’t cooked with miso paste, I highly recommend it.

White miso is milder than the red. It helps thicken the glaze and provides deep umami flavor and saltiness to balance the sweetness of the maple syrup. All of this plays well with the richness of the fish.

What’s the best way to cook sablefish?

I made this recipe a couple of different ways. First, using a similar glaze, I sautéed the black cod in a skillet  as in this pan-seared Honey Garlic Sablefish with Broccoli.

The next day, I tweaked the glaze and broiled the fish which I love for the ease of preparation. 

The maple syrup glaze will cling to the pan, so I suggest using foil or parchment paper to avoid a marathon pan scrubbing session.

(It would have been much better looking to place the glazed fish directly on the pan, but I’m not a fan of scrubbing pans.)

Where to buy black cod?

Alaskan Black Cod harvest season is over, but it’s readily available in frozen form all year long.

It can be difficult to find, but I bought it at my local Whole Foods’ seafood counter. It was fantastic. I’ve also purchased it frozen at Trader Joe’s but that one usually comes already seasoned. That’s fine some nights but not for this recipe.

If you’ve ever overcooked fish or brought home a pound of it and stared blankly with only lemon and a prayer, black cod is for you. It’s a very forgiving fish. With its high oil content, black cod can be sautéed, baked, or broiled with ease.

I mean look at that velvety texture…

What goes well with black cod?

You can eat lots of foods with black cod. I like to pair it with a vegetable and maybe some brown rice. Here are a few ideas to try out:

• Serve this miso-glazed black cod with sesame Brussels sprouts as shown here. 
• Add a side of sautéed green beans, roasted carrots, or sauteed bok choy.
• Use brown rice to soak up some of the delicious marinade.
• Flake the fish into a bowl with brown rice or quinoa and leftover roasted vegetables. 

Here’s the simple recipe. Be sure to PIN it for later. You’ll want to make it over and over again.

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