September 8, 2023

By Katalin Plummer, WSG Graduate Science Communications Fellow

This week on our Discover West Coast Seafood series: pair the delicate flavor of black cod with miso, coconut, and fresh parsley in this quick-to-cook recipe. Marinating the fish early really helps lock in the flavor, so don’t forget that step!

A great way to keep your purchases sustainable is to buy locally! Here in Washington, we are lucky to live near the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Buying from local seafood markets sustainably reduces shipping costs and emissions as well as supports our local fishermen and community members. We recommend checking out the Bellingham Dockside Market for fresh local seafood every month! Also, keep an eye out for Sound Leader Seafoods, who we thank for this recipe!

For more sustainable seafood recipes and information, follow along with our Discover West Coast Seafood series!

Ingredients

Black cod fillet – Photo courtesy of Alaska Seafood

• Marinade
  • 1/2 cup white miso paste
  • 2 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
• Fish
  • 6 black cod fillets, skinned
• Coconut Broth
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp minced shallots
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Make the marinade. In a medium bowl, mix together the white miso paste, mirin, sugar and lime juice.
2. Marinade the fillets. Place the cod fillets and the marinade in a large plastic bag or baking dish and cover fish with glaze on all sides. Refrigerate the fillets for 2-4 hours.
3. Cook the fish. Turn on the broiler and arrange the rack one level down from the top. Place the cod fillets in an ovenproof pan and broil for approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until fillets are golden brown, or until the tops of the fillets are caramelized or golden brown.
4. Serve. Spoon warm Coconut Broth into shallow bowls, and place cod fillet in center. Garnish, if desired and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Sound Leader Seafoods.

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