Asian Style Black Cod Food

MISO COD (BLACK COD WITH MISO)

Steps:

• Gather all the ingredients. Select the freshest fish possible, as you will be marinating this fish for a few days.

MISO-GLAZED BLACK COD

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease the aluminum foil.
• Whisk miso paste, water, mirin, sake, and brown sugar together in a small skillet over medium heat until mixture simmers and thickens slightly, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
• Place cod fillets on prepared baking sheet. Brush fillets all over with miso mixture. Rest fillets at room temperature to quickly marinate, 15 to 20.
• Broil fillets in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Turn the baking sheet 180 degrees and continue broiling until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Remove pin bones.

ASIAN SESAME COD

Steps:

• Place fillets in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the wine, onions, brown sugar, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, garlic and lemon-pepper. Spoon over fillets; sprinkle with sesame seeds. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

BLACK COD BROILED WITH MISO

Steps:

• Heat broiler; set rack 3 to 4 inches from heat source. Combine first three ingredients in a small saucepan and, over low heat, bring almost to a boil, stirring occasionally just until blended; mixture will be fairly thin. Turn off heat.
• Put fillets in an ovenproof baking dish or skillet, preferably nonstick, and spoon half the sauce on top. Broil until sauce bubbles and begins to brown, then spoon remaining amount over fish. Continue to broil, adjusting heat or rack position if sauce or fish is browning too quickly, until fish is just cooked through. Serve immediately.

ASIAN STYLE BLACK COD

Steps:

• Combine miso, mirin, sake, soy sauce and maple syrup in a pot over low heat.
• Stir together until contents are well combined, about 5 minutes. Cool.
• Spread mixture over cod, cover and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours.
• Preheat oven to 450F (230C).
• Remove fish from marinade and scrape off as much as possible.
• Place fish on baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
• Turn on broiler and broil for 2 to 3 minutes to get a nice glaze on top.
• Serve with either rice or salad.
• Note: mirin is a low alcohol, sweet Japanese cooking wine made from rice.

STEAMED COD WITH GINGER AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger.
• Season both sides of 4 skinless cod fillets (6 to 8 ounces each) with coarse salt and ground pepper; place in skillet with vinegar mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover; cook until fish is almost opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut green parts of 6 scallions into 3-inch lengths; thinly slice lengthwise. Scatter over fish; cook (covered) until fish is opaque throughout and scallions are just wilted, about 2 minutes more.

GRILLED ASIAN COD

Steps:

• Place cod in a gallon-sized freezer bag. Add orange juice, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, green onions, ginger paste, and garlic; mix to combine. Squeeze excess air out of the bag and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place cod in a grill basket and cook on the preheated grill until internal temperature of fish reaches 135 degrees F (57 degrees C), 7 to 9 minutes.

JULIE'S BAKED OR GRILLED BLACK COD TERIYAKI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (if you're going to bake the steaks).
• Mix together the melted butter, marinade, garlic, and a few dashes of pepper.
• Pour the mixture over cod steaks in a shallow glass dish, and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
• To bake: bake in a casserole or baking dish in the marinade at 350 for about 20-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
• To grill: cook on a grill pan on your stove, turning carefully once, until fish flakes easily, about 15 to 20 minutes, brushing occasionally with marinade. I've also done it using a Foreman grill, brushing occasionally with marinade, until it flaked easily; it can take anywhere between 10-15 minutes, depending on your Foreman.
• Serve with steamed white rice, a little of the juices poured over.

ALASKAN BLACK COD WITH HOISIN AND GINGER SAUCES

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring ginger sauce to room temperature before serving.
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Stir hoisin and chili paste in another small bowl. Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod, skin side up. Cook 2 minutes, then turn cod over. Spoon hoisin mixture over fillets, dividing equally. Transfer to oven and bake until fish is just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Place 1 fillet in each of 4 shallow soup bowls. Spoon ginger sauce around fish and serve with steamed rice.
• Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.