Once you make it at home, you’ll save lots of money instead of ordering it at the restaurants.
Our popular cod recipe, and ever so popular thanks to Nobu is this Miso Cod. Thanks to Nobu for this genius marinade, we’ve also made Miso Salmon!
What is Black Cod or Sablefish?
This delicate fish is also known as sablefish. It has a delicate textured fillet, loaded with omega-3, fatty in the most luscious way, and melt in your mouth.
Because of how rich and buttery black cod is, it happens to be so pricey. Similar to a beurre blanc, this sauce is PERFECT!
If you’ve had Chilean Sea Bass before, it’s quite comparable in taste and texture.
Why You’ll Love This Black Cod Recipe It’s so TASTY you won’t believe it! Delicate flavors of fish, garlic, lemon, butter in perfect amounts.
This black cod recipe requires just a handful 0f everyday ingredients, and taste fancier than ever!
You need maximum 30 minutes start to finish to make it.
There’s no fussy technique, no special equipment needed to make this restaurant quality recipe.
The beurre blanc sauce or creamy lemon sauce here is one you can use with endless types of fish.
Black cod fillets are really high end, so you want to make sure you cook them perfectly. Whether this recipe or the Miso Cod, they’re both perfect.
Making this black cod recipe at home is so affordable compared to ordering it at restaurants.
The fillets are seared in a non stick skillet, and then removed. The same skillets is also used to make the sauce for maximum flavor and ease.
You can use the Miso flavors like soy sauce, miso, sake, rice vinegar to make a sauce instead of making a marinade.
Likewise you can make this into a Mediterranean Baked Fish with tomatoes, peppers, olives, herbs and more.
We love the thickness of this filet and it’s usually cut up into perfect portions. If you’re lucky to find fresh,, use that of course!
Ask your fish monger for sablefish or black cod. If you’re lucky to find fresh,, use that of course! We always use unsalted butter as this helps us salt the recipe to our taste.
We always use unsalted butter as this helps us salt the recipe to our taste. Any beurre blanc or creamy lemon sauce for fish needs finely minced shallots. Any beurre blanc or creamy lemon sauce for fish needs finely minced shallots. Shallots are more favorable than onions as they have a milder taste which doesn’t over power the sauce. How To Cook Black Cod or Sablefish This succulent recipe comes together in about 20-30 minutes and it only requires one skillet. You’ll then pat it dry and season the fillets with salt and pepper on both sides generously.
In a non stick skillet, about 9 inch size over medium high heat, add the oil. You need to make sure that the sauce doesn’t boil, or it may separate.
Serve The Black Cod Recipe If you’re serving right away then no need for this step.
To serve this succulent, rich and luscious dish, simply plate the fish over some sauce. Drizzle with extra sauce, garnish with lots of fresh herbs and ENJOY right away!
Tips For Black Cod Recipe
Buy quality black cod or sablefish, even if frozen. This way you can achieve a crisp crust and have enough room to flip the fish without breaking. This is a sensitive fillet and can easily break apart when handled too much. When touching the black cod fish, it will feel firmer and can flake easily with a fork. They have a milder flavor which doesn’t over power the sauce. Keep the heat on low without boiling or simmering the sauce to avoid it separating.
What to Serve with Black Cod Recipe?
Variations on Black Cod Recipe
You can use the Miso Cod flavors of sake, soy sauce, miso for a Japanese sauce. thaw it before using.
Can I make Black cod in the oven or Broiler?
YES! Today we pan fried it which is our favorite way! It works super well especially when you use a quality non stick skillet.
What is so special about black cod?
Black cod has a high fat content which makes it super buttery and luscious. It’s quite hard to dry out your black cod recipe, but you can overcook it which changes the taste.
How to store leftovers and Reheat?
Storage of leftovers using an airtight container which keeps in the refrigerator for 3 days.
