Miso-Marinated Black Cod (Sablefish)
Prepare to become addicted to the irresistible flavor of this classic Japanese fish preparation, made famous by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Prepare the sweet and salty miso-marinade in advance and marinate the fish in it for up to three days. Cooking is a snap and takes mere minutes. Adapted from Nobu: The Cookbook. Photo from our own test kitchen. Serves 4.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons sake
- 1/2 cup white miso paste
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Six 6- to 7-ounce skinless black cod fillets, about 1 1/2 inches thick
- Vegetable oil, for grilling
- Pickled ginger, for serving
How to Prepare:
- In a small saucepan, bring the mirin and sake to a boil. Whisk in the miso until dissolved.
- Add the sugar and cook over moderate heat, whisking, just until dissolved. Transfer the marinade to a large baking dish and let cool.
- Add the fish to the cooled marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (NOTE: If you have the time, Chef Matsuhisa recommends marinating the black cod in a good deal of the sake-miso marinade for 2 to 3 days.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400°.
- Heat a grill pan and oil it. Scrape the marinade off the fish. Add the fish and cook in the pan over high heat until browned, about 2 minutes. Flip the fish onto a heavy rimmed baking sheet and roast for in the oven for 10 minutes, until flaky. Transfer to plates and serve with pickled ginger.
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