Nobu – Black Cod with Miso

Last week I had the pleasure of joining my husband on a convention in Las Vegas at the Palazzo/Venetian Hotel.  Although we didn’t take in any shows we were able to spend quality time together, enjoy the facilities at The Canyon Ranch Spa in the hotel, and savor the food.  With so many chores and obligations at home sometimes you just need a break and time to regroup, have an uninterrupted conversation, and look into each others eyes.  Do you know what I mean?  After almost 30 years I love him even more than the day we were married, and relish the moments when we escape together.  It was wonderful! 

Of the places we dined during our stay in Vegas we had dinner at Nobu – Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s restaurant.  The “Nobu-style” cuisine is based on Japanese cooking – fundamentally sushi – but with North and South American influences.  He prides himself on using the freshest and highest quality seafood and ingredients in all his dishes.  He brings out the best in the freshest seafood, and draws out the natural sweetness and textures of vegetables.  He believes fish should always be fresh enough to eat raw.  Shellfish, crustaceans and octopus should always, ideally, be bought when still alive.  Visit Nobu and you’ll see for yourself.  A suberb dining experience!

When we arrived at Nobu our waiter explained the menu, and offered recommendations.  We decided to let our waiter select our menu based upon our preferences.  Of course I’d left my iPhone and camera in our hotel room, so didn’t take any photos, but from our appetizer to 3 desserts, all were sensational.  Our two favorites were the Spicy Miso Lotus Chips with Big Eye Tuna (appetizer) and the hot Black Cod with Miso.

I asked the waiter if he’d share the recipe for the Black Cod and he told me the 4 ingredients used. When we got home I did a bit of research, found the recipe online, and that Nobu had several cookbooks – one had the recipe for Black Cod with Miso  - I purchased it.

This recipe suggests using either Black Cod, Sea Bass,Salmon or beef, I opted for the Black Cod to try and duplicate what we had in Vegas.  Of course the Black Cod I purchased at the seafood market wasn’t as thick as what we had at Nobu, but it was delicious.  However, next time I’ll try it with Sea Bass, a favorite of mine.

This recipe is surprisingly simple to prepare.  It’s slightly sweet and salty taste, keeps you going back for more.  If you’re a lover of fish I hope you’ll try the recipe.

Nobu has locations all over the world.  We had an outstanding dining experience and although our bill came to $350 for the two of us, we both agreed it was well worth it!

Enjoy!!!

Vicki Bensinger has been teaching culinary classes throughout Missouri since 1992. However, she saw the need for more specialized classes and in 2004 established “At Home with Vicki Bensinger“, offering personalized private culinary classes for individuals and small groups (ages 7 to adult) in the comfort of their home or organization.

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