Description
Miso-Glazed Cod with Sesame Greens is a stunning dish that combines tender cod fillets marinated in rich miso paste with nutrient-packed sesame greens. This culinary creation bursts with umami flavor and a delightful crunch, making it an ideal choice for impressing dinner guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home. With simple, fresh ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll feel like a gourmet chef in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp white or red miso paste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cups bok choy or spinach, chopped
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, and rice vinegar until smooth. Coat cod fillets with this mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place marinated cod on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky and golden.
- While the cod bakes, heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the greens until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve cod atop the sautéed greens, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with greens (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg