This sweet and savory Maple-Miso Glazed Black Cod recipe is packed with omega-3s.
And it’s ready in less than 15 minutes!
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!
Got 10 minutes? Make this easy Maple Miso Glazed Black CodAlso 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.
Maple Miso Glazed Black Cod
Ingredients
- 8 ounces black cod fillet, halved
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or ¼ t powder)
- pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Slice the fish into two equal pieces. Pat dry and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until smooth. Add the fillets and turn to coat. Place the glazed fillets on a small baking sheet skin side down.
- Broil on high 7-8 minutes.
Katie
This looks and sounds absolutely delicious. Will definitely be trying this! Thank you for sharing!
Sara @sarahaasrdn.com
Oh Marisa, I LOVE black cod!!! And this looks so amazing! I can’t wait to try it!
Marisa
It’s so delicious and decadent. I can’t believe I hadn’t made it at home before now!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
This sounds SO wonderful!! I LOVE fish and had no idea that black cod was the same as sablefish. Crazy!! Adding this sauce and cooking it under the broiler sounds like it would give the fish the PERFECT texture 🙂
Marisa
Yes. The glaze + the broiler makes a nice “crust” on the fish! And yeah… in writing this post, I realized people also call Sablefish (AKA Black Cod) “Butterfish” too!