"If you've ever been to Nobu, you'll know that the Miso Black Cod is one of their most beloved menu items. And for good reason: It's tender, flaky, slightly sweet, and so buttery it practically melts in your mouth. The only catch - no pun intended - is that it's $49. Obviously, I'm not trying to drop $50 on a single serving of fish, because well, that's just unsustainable for me. So, when I saw a TikTok about a $10 Trader Joe's alternative that allegedly rivals Nobu's Miso Black Cod, I knew immediately that I needed to try it."
""If you have not tried the Trader Joe's Miso Cod situation, you're missing out," @xochrish said in the clip. "Look at this. It's supposed to be like a Nobu dupe - I believe it." Trader Joe's Miso Black Cod Without further ado, I picked up a pack of the Wild Alaskan Black Cod Sablefish with a Miso Marinade from my local TJ's. Before taxes, it was $9.99."
"Based on the cooking instructions on the back of the package, there were three methods I could've gone about making the fish: sear and bake, broil and bake, or air fry. I opted for the first method because I thought it'd give the fish the best texture, but the other options sound like they'd yield great results as well. At last, I took the pan out of the oven, and was left with two beautiful pieces of fish. By the looks of it, it was crispy on the outside and hopefully, perfectly soft on the inside. Since this was a weeknight dinner for me, I plated it with a rice-quinoa mixture and edamame. The fish was so tender that it broke apart during the plating process."
"After trying the first bite, I could confirm that the sear and bake method was a great call, because the skin got really crispy while the inside maintained a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture comparable to Nobu's. In my opinion, Nobu's Black Miso Cod is still the clear winner. (I mean, ugh, it has to be $50 for a reason, right?) However, I think this $10 version is still good, and definitely a decent alternative if yo"
Trader Joe's sells Wild Alaskan Black Cod Sablefish with a miso marinade for $9.99, positioned as an affordable alternative to Nobu's $49 Miso Black Cod. The package lists three cooking methods: sear and bake, broil and bake, or air fry; sear and bake was chosen to maximize texture. The fillets came out crispy on the outside and very tender inside, flaking easily during plating. Served with a rice-quinoa mix and edamame, the fish delivered a melt-in-your-mouth quality. Nobu's version remains superior, but the Trader Joe's option provides strong value and satisfies similar flavor and texture expectations.
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