Japanese · dinner
Miso-Glazed Cod with Sesame Spinach
Fish goes first while it's freshest, and a quick broil keeps the Japanese dinner well under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- Est. cost
- $19
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Seafood
- cod fillet12 oz
Sauces & condiments
- white miso paste3 tbsp
- soy sauce1 tbsp
- rice vinegar2 tsp
- toasted sesame oil2 tsp
Pantry & grains
- sugar1 tbsp
- microwave rice pouch2 package
Produce
- baby spinach5 oz
- garlic1 clove
- green onion1 bunch
Spices
- sesame seeds1 tbsp
Method
- 1
Heat the broiler to high with a rack 6 inches from the heat. Line a sheet pan with foil and oil it lightly.
- 2
Whisk the miso, soy sauce, sugar and 1 tsp rice vinegar until smooth. Pat the cod dry and set it on the pan.
- 3
Spread the glaze over the cod. Broil 7-9 minutes until the top is browned in spots and the fish flakes easily.
- 4
Heat the rice pouches per the package directions, usually 90 seconds in the microwave.
- 5
Warm 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat with the minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add the spinach and toss 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Finish with 1 tsp rice vinegar and a pinch of salt.
- 6
Serve the cod over rice with the spinach alongside. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
Kitchen note
Save the other half of the spinach and the rest of the green onion for later in the week.Approximate per serving: 520 calories, 38g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.
Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.
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