A flavorful and healthy Japanese-inspired dish featuring flaky cod fillets coated in a rich miso glaze, served with tender bok choy and aromatic jasmine rice. It’s a quick and elegant meal.
Miso Glazed Cod & Bok Choy
A flavorful and healthy Japanese-inspired dish featuring flaky cod fillets coated in a rich miso glaze, served with tender bok choy and aromatic jasmine rice. It's a quick and elegant meal.
Ingredients
- 2 fillet cod skin on or off
- 2 tablespoon white or yellow miso paste
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon sake optional
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil plus more for cooking
- 4 cup baby bok choy halved or quartered
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cup water for rice
- 1 pinch sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, mirin, sake (if using), soy sauce, sugar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil until smooth to create the glaze.
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of sesame oil. Place cod fillets skin-side down (if applicable) and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the cod, then brush liberally with the miso glaze. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, brushing with more glaze, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily. Be careful not to burn the glaze.
- While the cod cooks, steam or quickly sauté the bok choy. In a separate pan, heat a little sesame oil over medium heat. Add bok choy and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Alternatively, steam in a steamer basket for 4-6 minutes.
- Serve the miso-glazed cod immediately over fluffy jasmine rice, alongside the tender bok choy. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
For an extra crispy skin, ensure cod is very dry before searing. You can also bake the glazed cod at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes. Feel free to substitute cod with other firm white fish like halibut or salmon. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.
