miso black cod (Food52)made by Eda

miso black cod (Food52)

the contest original

hot flash cook

Hot Flash Cook Miso Black Cod

serves 4

ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white miso paste
    blood sugar & pre-diabetes
  • 3 tablespoons sake
    hot flashes & night sweats
  • 1 tablespoon mirin or honey (reduced from 2 tablespoons)
    blood sugar & pre-diabetes
  • 1 teaspoon honey (instead of 1 tablespoon sugar)
    blood sugar & pre-diabetes
  • 4 black cod fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    heart health
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

method

  1. Whisk together miso, sake, mirin, and honey until smooth.
  2. Pat cod fillets dry and coat generously with miso mixture on all sides. Marinate 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear cod skin-side up for 2 minutes until golden.
  5. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with brown rice and roasted vegetables.

the swaps that make it work

2 tablespoons mirin + 1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon mirin + 1 teaspoon honey
Reduces added sugar by nearly two-thirds while maintaining the authentic glaze sweetness and caramelization.
blood sugar & pre-diabetes
Vegetable oil
Extra-virgin olive oil
Better omega-3:omega-6 ratio and polyphenols support heart health and inflammatory balance during menopause.
heart health
White rice (implied)
Brown rice
Whole grain adds fiber, slows glucose absorption, and supports steady energy and mood.
blood sugar & pre-diabetestired & low energy

nutrition per serving

Powered by USDA
Calories
315 kcal16% DV
Protein
36 g73% DV
Fiber
2 g8% DV
Saturated fat
2.2 g11% DV
Added sugar
1.5 g3% DV
Sodium
650 mg28% DV

Powered by USDA where matched · % daily values per FDA guidelines

Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.