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Miso-Glazed Cod with Sesame Greens

Flaky white fish under a sweet, salty glaze, with quick garlicky greens.

By The Food Gene Updated

  • 30 minutes
  • Beginner
  • Dairy-free
Prep
5 mins
Cook
15 mins
Serves
2
Level
Beginner
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Cooked cod with peas and mushrooms in a golden sauce

Miso does most of the work here. It seasons the fish and caramelises under the grill.

The greens cook in the time it takes the fish to grill. Serve with steamed rice to make it a full meal.

Ingredients

Serves 2

Fish

Greens

Method

  1. Make the glaze

    Mix the miso, honey and soy sauce. Heat the grill to high.

  2. Grill the fish

    Put the cod on a lined tray and spread with the glaze. Grill about 10 cm from the heat for 8–10 minutes, until it flakes easily and is opaque all the way through (63°C). If the glaze darkens too fast, cover loosely with foil.

    Timer: 9:00

  3. Cook the greens

    When the fish has about 4 minutes left, stir-fry the greens in the sesame oil with the garlic and a splash of water for 4 minutes.

    Timer: 4:00

  4. Serve

    Serve the fish on the greens with the sesame seeds scattered over.

Questions about this recipe

Where do I find miso?

In larger supermarkets, near the soy sauce or in the chilled aisle. Keep it in the fridge once opened.