Black Cod (Sablefish)

Delicious succulent black cod fillet portions are very popular in America's seafood selection today. They are naturally buttery in flavor with a delicate flaky meat that is sure to please any seafood lover.

The rich oil content of black cod creates an velvety mouth-feel and extraordinary rich flavor. These characteristics make it a versatile fish that lends itself to a variety of cooking methods.

A valuable source of high-quality protein, black cod also furnishes a variety of important minerals. The fats in black cod are highly polyunsaturated and well-suited to low cholesterol diets. Black cod is well known for its versatility in the kitchen as it can be prepared in a variety of delicious ways.

Black Cod Nutrition

Black cod is an excellent source of Selenium, Niacin, and Vitamin B12.

Serving size: 100 grams

Source: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Storing and Thawing

To thaw fresh-frozen black cod fillets, place them in refrigerator for a day. Because they are vacuum-sealed you can also run cold water over sealed fillets to speed up the thawing process. Left-over black cod should be refrigerated and used within a couple of days.

Portion Sizes

Our black cod fillets are fresh-frozen and individually vacuum-sealed for your convenience. They can be stored in your freezer for several months. Fillets range from small 1/3 lb portions to 1 lb packages.

Serving Sizes

About 1/3 to 1/2 pound per person is a good portion size when serving black cod. You might find that black cod is so good that you'll want to prepare extra just in case.

Black Cod Recipes

Browse our collection of black cod recipes for a sizzling recipe to spice up the dinner table.

Black cod came to be appreciated several centuries ago by the Makah Indians who fashioned kelp fishing lines and hemlock hooks to capture their prized fish. Today, most Alaska black cod is longlined--in the cold, deep waters of the Bering Sea or in the Gulf of Alaska where the world's largest black cod population exists. After it is landed, the black cod is processed and frozen. Black cod is also known as sablefish, or butterfish.

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