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Miso-Glazed Black Cod

Name: Miso-Glazed Black Cod
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cannabis-infused
Ingredients: 4 black cod fillets (6 oz each); ¼ cup white miso paste; 2 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp sake; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp cannabis-infused sesame oil; 2 tsp rice vinegar; Pickled ginger and microgreens, for garnish

Silky black cod marinated in white miso, mirin, and a whisper of cannabis-infused sesame oil. The sweet-umami glaze amplifies myrcene's earthy depth, while the fish melts on the palate.

Total

27m

Servings

Default dose

5mg

Ingredients

4 black cod fillets (6 oz each)
¼ cup white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cannabis-infused sesame oil
2 tsp rice vinegar
Pickled ginger and microgreens, for garnish

How to make it

1
Whisk miso, mirin, sake, sugar, and infused sesame oil until smooth.
2
Coat cod fillets in the marinade, cover and refrigerate for 4–24 hours.
3
Preheat broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
4
Place fillets skin-side down, wipe off excess marinade.
5
Broil 8–12 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and fish flakes.
6
Rest 2 minutes. Serve with pickled ginger and microgreens.

Cooking tips

Saikyo miso (sweet Kyoto miso) gives the most authentic flavor.
Infused sesame oil is potent — keep to 1 tsp for the batch.
Pair with steamed rice and a quick cucumber sunomono salad.

Dosing calculator

Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.

Per serving

5 mg

Total batch (4 servings)

20 mg

Standard. A gentle, comfortable lift for most adults.

Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.

Start Low, Go Slow

If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer

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Best paired with

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Each one matches the myrcene story of this dish.

Blue Dream

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Myrcene

THC 17–24%CBD 0.2% Verified

BerryBlueberrySweet

Relaxing • Creative • Happy

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Granddaddy Purple

Indica

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THC 12–27%CBD 0.1% Verified

GrapeBerrySweet

Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Hungry

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Northern Lights

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THC 16–21%CBD 0.1% Verified

EarthyPineSweet

Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Calming

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Why this pairing works

Myrcene — in your strain and on your plate

Myrcene is the most common terpene in cannabis and the engine behind many indica-style sedating effects. Earthy and herbaceous, it loves rich, slow-cooked, comforting foods.

Read the full Myrcene guide