Miso Black Cod

The Recipe

• 1.5–2 lbs black cod

• 4 tbsp miso

• 3 tbsp mirin

• 2 tsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp sugar

• Splash of canola oil

Cut the black cod into serving-size portions. Don't try to debone it, it’s way too much work, so leave the pin bones for now. Mix everything else together in a bowl.

Coat the fish in the marinade in whatever container you've got and let it sit for a few hours, up to overnight.

Lay the marinated fish on a foil-lined pan (foil for easier cleanup) and broil on high for 10–12 minutes, until the marinade goes a deep dark color and you're getting some black char on the edges.

Let it rest a few minutes, then pull out the pin bones.

The Bullshit

You've seen this recipe a million times, and this one isn't much different — I just like it a tiny bit less sweet, so here are my ratios. This is the easiest fanciness-to-effort recipe you can possibly make. Make it and impress a loved one (or someone you want to love you). I love you.