Chef John's Miso-Glazed Barramundi

Chef John's Miso-Glazed Barramundi
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    42

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this umami-rich Miso-Glazed Barramundi. Flaky barramundi fillets are transformed with a sweet and savory miso glaze, creating a dish that's both simple to prepare and bursting with flavor.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    59 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    1586 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce until smooth and well combined. This creates the luscious miso glaze. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Gently place the barramundi fillets on a plate, rounded-sides up. Evenly spread half of the miso glaze over the rounded sides of each fillet. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the barramundi fillets into the hot skillet, glazed-sides down. Spread the remaining miso glaze over the flat sides of the fillets. (Cook time: 1 minute)

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Recipe View Cook the fillets until they are slightly white around the edges, indicating they are beginning to cook through. This should take approximately 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

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Recipe View Gently flip the fillets and continue to cook until the fish is flaky and white throughout. This will take another 1-2 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C). (Cook time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the barramundi fillets from the skillet and serve immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions, if desired.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of grated ginger or garlic to the miso glaze.
Barramundi cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked fish will be dry and rubbery.
Serve this dish with a side of steamed rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete and balanced meal.
If you can't find barramundi, you can substitute with other flaky white fish such as cod or sea bass.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Jermain Ebert

    I added a little bit of sriracha to the miso glaze for a touch of heat. It was delicious!

  • Deshaun Gottlieb

    This recipe was incredibly easy to follow, and the results were amazing! The miso glaze is so flavorful, and the barramundi was perfectly cooked.

  • Nova Bergnaum

    I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to introduce people to barramundi.

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