We’re a family that eats a lot of fish (well, that depends on who “we” is. I prepare fish often. But only the adults eat it). And it’s been awhile since I brought out a new sea bass dish. This mirin sea bass has those classic flavors that everyone loves; it’s just like the fish you’d enjoy at a restaurant. But what I like about this is that I can make the sauce in advance and simply season the fish and pop it in the oven or cook it on the stovetop (if you want that crispy skin and color) right before I’m ready to serve dinner. Often, sweet sauces burn when they’re baked for too long; I’m avoiding that here. Plus, the flavors are strong enough that the fish doesn’t need any marinating time, either! I recommend serving the sauce under the fish, not on top, so you can dip the fish to taste. The sauce also does the job of flavoring whichever plain cooked veggies or rice you add to the plate.