How to Make Pan-Roasted Miso-Marinated Sea Bass - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sea bass is a delicate and flaky fish that pairs beautifully with the rich and savory flavors of miso. This pan-roasted miso-marinated sea bass recipe is the perfect way to showcase the tender and succulent qualities of this elegant fish. The marinade infuses the sea bass with a depth of umami flavor, while the quick pan-roasting method ensures a crispy and caramelized exterior.

Marinating the sea bass in miso not only adds flavor, but also helps to tenderize the fish. The umami-rich ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
  • ½ cup sake
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup white miso paste
  • ¼ cup red miso paste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 6 (6 ounce) fillets sea bass

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 sea bass fillets

  • Whisk together the sugar, corn syrup, soy sauce, sake, hoisin sauce, white miso, red miso, ginger root, garlic, shallot, and 3 tablespoons canola oil in a bowl until blended. Toss the fillets with the marinade, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove the fillets from the marinade, and scrape off the excess. Scrape the marinade into a small saucepan and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large, heavy cast iron skillet over high heat. Brown the fillets in the hot oil for 1 minute on each side, then place into the oven, and bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  • While the fish is in the oven, bring the remaining marinade to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve the sea bass accompanied by the miso sauce.
  • Nutrition

    410 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 1107mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 503mg