Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Smoked Udon
Tender, flaky black cod is marinated in a sweet and savory miso glaze, then broiled to perfection. It's served atop a bed of chewy udon noodles infused with a subtle smokiness from lapsang souchong tea, creating a deeply satisfying umami experience.
Prep Time
75 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
2
Calories
650 kcal
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, mirin, sake, sugar, and grated ginger to create the miso glaze. Set aside.
~5 min - 2
Place the black cod fillets in a shallow dish. Pour about half of the miso glaze over the fish, ensuring it's evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
~30 min - 3
Preheat your broiler to high, or oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
~5 min - 4
Remove the black cod from the marinade, discarding any excess. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Broil for 5-8 minutes, or bake for 10-12 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
~12 min - 5
While the fish is cooking, bring 500ml of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the Lapsang Souchong tea leaves and steep for 3 minutes to infuse the water with smoke flavor. Strain out the tea leaves, reserving the smoky water.
~8 min - 6
Cook the udon noodles according to package directions in the reserved smoky water. Drain the noodles and toss them with a tablespoon of the reserved miso glaze. This adds a touch more flavor and helps coat the noodles.
~10 min - 7
Divide the smoked udon noodles between two serving bowls. Top each bowl with a piece of miso-glazed black cod.
~2 min - 8
Garnish with thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
~1 min
Tips
- For an extra layer of smoky flavor in the udon, you can briefly toast the lapsang souchong tea leaves in a dry pan before steeping them.
- Leftover miso glaze can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week and used for other dishes or marinades.
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