Saikyo Yaki (Japanese Miso Black Cod)
Saikyo Yaki is a classic Japanese dish featuring fish marinated in a sweet and savory miso sauce, then grilled to perfection. Black cod (also known as sablefish) is a popular choice for this dish due to its rich, buttery flavor and tender texture.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 fillets (6oz) black cod
- 1/4 cup white miso
- 2 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup shio koji (optional)
Instructions
Marinade the black cod
- In a small bowl, mix the miso, sake, mirin and sugar. Mix until smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Place the black cod fillets in a shallow dish. Optionally, rub the shio koji over the two fillets.
- Pour the miso mixture ocer the cod, ensuring both fillets are coated.
- Leave covered in the fridge overnight, or at least a few hours before cooking.
Cook the cod
- 30 minutes before you want to cook the cod, remove from the fridge.
- Preheat your pan on medium-high heat.
- Gently wipe off the marinade with a paper towel. Too much marinade will burn during grilling.
- Place the fillets on the pan, skin-side down. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillet. The skin should be golden brown and slightly caramelized. Black cod should be delicate, be careful not to overcook!
- Serve the black cod with a slice of lemon or grated daikon.