Miso-Glazed Cod with Sautéed Winter Greens
Miso-Glazed Cod with Sautéed Winter Greens is an exquisite dish that beautifully balances rich umami flavors and vibrant greens. Tender cod fillets are coated in a savory-sweet miso glaze, baked to perfection, and served atop sautéed winter greens for a nutritious and visually stunning meal. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is both simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) cod fillets
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 4 cups kale or Swiss chard, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together miso paste, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Brush cod fillets generously with the miso glaze and place them in the baking dish.
- Bake cod for 15–20 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chopped greens. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender yet bright.
- Serve the glazed cod on a bed of sautéed winter greens, drizzling any remaining glaze on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the cod in the glaze for at least 30 minutes before baking. - You can substitute cod with salmon or halibut for variety.