Make restaurant-quality Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass at home with this simple recipe. The rich, savory glaze pairs perfectly with the flaky fish.
Author:ava_sinclair
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:15 min
Total Time:30 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Baking and Broiling
Cuisine:Japanese Inspired
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
4 (6 ounce) Chilean Sea Bass fillets, about 1 inch thick
1/2 cup white miso paste
1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Pinch of white pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Miso Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, mirin, sake, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
Marinate the Fish: Place the Chilean Sea Bass fillets in a shallow dish. Spread half of the miso glaze evenly over the top of the fish. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for the best flavor. Reserve the remaining glaze.
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Cook the Fish: Remove the fish from the marinade, gently wiping off any excess glaze so it does not burn too quickly. Place the fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. Brush the tops of the fillets with a thin layer of the reserved miso glaze.
Broil for Color: Switch the oven setting to broil (high). Return the fish to the oven and broil for 2 to 4 minutes, watching constantly, until the glaze is caramelized and slightly browned. The fish should flake easily with a fork when done.
Serve Immediately: Remove the fish from the oven and serve right away.
Notes
If you cannot find Chilean Sea Bass, black cod (sablefish) is an excellent substitute for this preparation.
For a pan-seared finish, sear the fish skin-side down in an oiled, oven-safe skillet for 3 minutes, then transfer the skillet to the 400 degree oven to finish cooking.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice and lightly blanched asparagus or bok choy.