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What the Heck is Sablefish and Why is it So Good for Us? Plus a Recipe!

by Lindsay Cotter · 07/16/2014

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If you follow me on instagram, you’ll see a lot of pictures of fish. Yes, we love our sablefish (SIZZLEFISH)!

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One of our favorite types of fish to eat is Sablefish. The funny thing is, not many people have heard of sablefish and often ask me about this delicious fish. So I’d thought I’d write a post about it, because I know you’re just dying to know, right? That’s sarcasm. But jokes aside, let’s face it, you are curious! As you should be. Winking smile

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Sablefish (also known as Alaskan Black Cod) has been around for years!Fishermen have been harvesting this fish since the late 1800s. It’s known as the “chocolate” of fish due to it’s delicious buttery texture and flavor! Now you’re thinking about chocolate and butter, aren’t you? Haha.

But this fish is actually more nutrient dense than chocolate. Let’s take a look at the nutrition facts here.

What makes sablefish so healthy?

  • Low in mercury
  • High in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have tremendous heart and brain health benefits.
  • Cold water fish – higher in good fats, which can lower blood pressure and improve overall blood cholesterol levels.
  • Rich in nutrients like Vitamin B12

Are you ready to cook with this buttery dish?

Here’s our favorite sablefish recipe. It’s pretty simple and pairs perfectly with a summer salad.

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Ginger Lime Tamari Baked Fish


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
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Description

Ginger Lime Tamari Baked Fish (Sablefish)


Ingredients

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  • 2 sablefish fillets
  • 1/4 cup gluten free tamari sauce
  • 2–4 tbsp lime juice
  • grape seed or other oil of choice. Sesame works too if you want more of an Asian flare
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • black pepper and sea salt
  • 2–3 slices of fresh ginger.
  • Optional- chili pepper seasoning
  • Note: if you don’t have tamari you can use gluten free soy sauce or even balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Instructions
  2. Clean your fillets and then place on baking dish.
  3. Next combine your gluten free tamari sauce, lime juice, oil, honey, ginger, black pepper and sea salt (about 1/4 tsp each for seasoning). Mix in a bowl then drizzle over your fish fillets. There will be some juice that is sitting in dish while baking. Be sure to leave out the ginger till the last few minutes.
  4. Roast at 400F for about 10-15 minutes. I usually cover with foil for the first 8 minutes then uncover for the rest when I add my ginger.
  5. Optional -Garnish with chili pepper flakes/seasoning
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min

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See, it’s easy!

Next time you’re at the store, look for sablefish! Or I highly recommend ordering from Sizzlefish. That way you don’t even have to leave your house. Ha!

Ever tried Sablefish?

p.s. if you want a kid friendly sablefish recipe, try these broccoli fish cakes below.


Broccoli fish cakes with yogurt sauce #glutenfree #healthy @cottercrunch A great appetizer!

 

Cheers,

LC

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  1. Anna says

    07/31/2014 at 9:50 AM

    I’ve been looking to branch out with my fish choices and this recipe sounds delicious! Will definitely be giving this a try!

    Reply
  2. Katie says

    07/20/2014 at 8:45 AM

    I have not tried… however I would love too! Any type of recipes/food you mention, I’m in! 😉

    Reply
  3. Maria @ Lil Mys Ninja says

    07/19/2014 at 8:27 PM

    Uhhhhh….YUMMMM! I love fish! 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/20/2014 at 6:00 AM

      oh then i need to contact you later about this! stay tuned!

      Reply
  4. Purelytwins says

    07/17/2014 at 7:00 PM

    it’s funny we are usually good about trying new things, but this is one fish we haven’t tried yet. but you have us rethinking it, and giving it a try!!

    Reply
  5. Tiff @ Love, Sweat, & Beers says

    07/17/2014 at 12:29 PM

    We almost never have fish at the house. Event though the hubs is originally from New England, we’re just not seafood people (except shrimpieeees). I do try to eat salmon now and again since I know it’s good for me, but I usually end up gulping it down halfway through my dinner just to get it over with. haha

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/17/2014 at 2:48 PM

      i kinda think you’d like this one Tiff. It doesn’t taste like fish, promise!

      Reply
  6. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    07/17/2014 at 9:06 AM

    Well gee, now I want fish! Or butter and chocolate… 😉

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/17/2014 at 2:25 PM

      i know, right?! best of both worlds!

      Reply
  7. Kierston says

    07/17/2014 at 8:15 AM

    I looooove fish! Salmon especially. I’ve never tried Sable Fish. This recipe sounds refreshing 🙂

    Reply
  8. Jen says

    07/17/2014 at 7:37 AM

    Never heard of it either, but now I’m thinking I need to give it a try. And that recipe is going on my pinterest board 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/17/2014 at 2:47 PM

      yay for pin! let me know if you try it jen!

      Reply
  9. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

    07/17/2014 at 7:26 AM

    I lurrve me some fish, but haven’t tried sablefish yet – seeing you call it the “chocolate of fish” I really gotta try it because – I adore chocolate 😉
    Deelish sounding recipe – lurrve the fresh ginger in it!

    Reply
  10. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    07/17/2014 at 3:05 AM

    So I don’t have sablefish (don’t even think we have it here!) BUT we have salmon and you bet I am making this now!!!! I HAVE GLUTEN FREE TAMARI TOO .

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/17/2014 at 6:49 AM

      you have barramundi, right? i think it’s similar!

      Reply
  11. GiGi Eats says

    07/16/2014 at 11:40 PM

    OKAY SERIOUSLY I NEED to reel me in some SIZZLE FISH!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/17/2014 at 6:42 AM

      i get you some! <3

      Reply
  12. Sarah Pie says

    07/16/2014 at 9:54 PM

    YUM! This sounds so simple, yet so good right now 🙂

    Reply
  13. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    07/16/2014 at 9:52 PM

    i wish i had this recipe the other night!!! ours took more like 15 – 18 min to cook though.

    Reply
  14. She Rocks Fitness says

    07/16/2014 at 3:44 PM

    Never tried it…Never heard of it…But definitely want to try it, because I like fish and I always trust you and your recipes…XOXO

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:44 PM

      Pretty sure I can get you some soon! Haha soon!

      Reply
  15. Lori Musselman says

    07/16/2014 at 3:37 PM

    I’m not a huge fish fan but I must say that your recipes kind of make me want to try to want to like it — it’s complicated for sure. 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:30 PM

      Come visit and I’ll make you some

      Reply
  16. Megan @ The Skinny-Life says

    07/16/2014 at 3:26 PM

    Yum! I’m making this recipe this weekend. I never knew Sabelfish is Cod. I eat a ton of cod, but never have seen sabelfish at any of my markets.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 4:09 PM

      I know they ship to AZ now! Yay

      Reply
  17. jobo says

    07/16/2014 at 3:23 PM

    Ahh, I didn’t realize sablefish was black cod!! I must try this!! It looks absolutely delish!!

    Reply
  18. Cassie says

    07/16/2014 at 2:53 PM

    I need to find sablefish… this looks so delicious!! Love the lime juice, tamari and honey combo!!

    Reply
  19. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    07/16/2014 at 2:49 PM

    I love cod! yum yum! I like it seared to perfection over a sweet potato puree – maybe with some sautéed spinach!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:30 PM

      Holy yum! Yes

      Reply
  20. Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) says

    07/16/2014 at 2:33 PM

    I have been loving the seafood lately. I have to add this to my rotation!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 3:00 PM

      did you have a lot in France? It’s so good!

      Reply
  21. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says

    07/16/2014 at 2:17 PM

    Fish is my favorite protein. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 3:01 PM

      keep me posted on how it turns out Livi!

      Reply
  22. Amy says

    07/16/2014 at 1:03 PM

    Hello Lindsay,
    This is very good information about Sablefish. I don’t think I’ve actually ever tried it before. I will have to look for it at Sprouts or TJ’s. It looks both delicious and nutritious! Thanks for the info!
    ~Amy 🙂

    Reply
  23. Polly @ Tasty Food Project says

    07/16/2014 at 12:36 PM

    I love eating fish! Since I’m from the northwest, I’m lucky to have access to many different kinds of fish. I don’t think I’ve ever had sablefish but it looks delicious! This recipe also looks very flavorful and I’m sure it’s something I will enjoy!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 3:37 PM

      oh i need to move closer to you then! haha

      Reply
  24. jill conyers says

    07/16/2014 at 11:30 AM

    This sounds so good! That may be because I can’t seem to eat enough fish lately. I rave it and I’m enjoying every single bite! I’ll look for sablefish this weekend.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:31 PM

      Just come visit and I’ll share

      Reply
  25. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    07/16/2014 at 11:00 AM

    I love crab, shrimp, and scallops, but just cannot get into fish. I actually tried 4 different types prepared 4 different ways last week and still a no go. However, for some reason spicy tuna rolls – now those I can do!!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:32 PM

      I kind of think you’d like sablefish. It’s more like scallops

      Reply
  26. Heather @ better with veggies says

    07/16/2014 at 10:47 AM

    I LOVE black cod – it’s one of my favorite fishes to order when I’m eating out, because it is so decadent in flavor!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:32 PM

      Yes!! So decadent! Good word

      Reply
  27. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    07/16/2014 at 10:19 AM

    This looks soooo good! Will try and hunt some out but who knows if I will find it in Scotland! maybe in whole foods??

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:32 PM

      Maybe!!! Keep me posted

      Reply
  28. Amy says

    07/16/2014 at 9:55 AM

    I’ve never heard of sablefish but I’ll suggest it and this recipe at the family dinner table tonight!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:43 PM

      Let me know if you do amy!

      Reply
  29. misszippy says

    07/16/2014 at 9:48 AM

    Yum! I don’t know that I have ever had sablefish, so it is time I branch out with your recipe! My kids loooove fish so I am always looking for ways to expand their horizons with new types.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:35 PM

      Yay!!!!!! Kids actually love this recipe since it’s not fishy in taste

      Reply
  30. Tori says

    07/16/2014 at 9:35 AM

    That sizzlefish was soooo good at Blend, and I’ve been debating back & forth about getting it, but after seeing the success everyone else has had, I’m definitely going to give it a try! And then give your recipe a try with it 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:34 PM

      Yes! Do it and report back

      Reply
  31. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    07/16/2014 at 9:34 AM

    Never heard of it, but it sure does sound incredible! And now I WANT some!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:33 PM

      I say we go back to blend and have sizzlefish make it haha

      Reply
  32. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    07/16/2014 at 9:19 AM

    This is one of my favorites – I just ate my last piece. Sizzlefish is the jam, and I love the chocolate analogy. I do that for all my favorite – sea bass is the pork belly of the sea, swordfish is the steak… and we all know the chicken. 😉

    Reply
  33. Samantha @ The Faithful Runner says

    07/16/2014 at 8:48 AM

    I’ve never heard of or tried sablefish, but your recipe looks fantastic! 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:36 PM

      Thanks Sam!

      Reply
  34. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    07/16/2014 at 8:42 AM

    I am not a fish fan unfortunately since it is good for you but it still looks delish!!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:37 PM

      Chicken works too!

      Reply
  35. Jennifer F says

    07/16/2014 at 8:17 AM

    I love fish, but have never had sablefish . . . . . can I just get it down at the HEB?

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:37 PM

      We should have looked today!

      Reply
  36. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    07/16/2014 at 8:14 AM

    Not sure if I’ve ever specifically had sabelfish? I will admit to considering putting fish back in my diet. I really don’t want to eat meat (being that I haven’t eaten it in years for so many personal reasons), but I know the nutritional value of fish and for the sake of nutrition, I’ve considered it. This really does sound fantastic! I bet my guys would love it!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:43 PM

      You don’t eat any??? Girl! You need!! Especially now with training. Have you tried hay bison or lamb? We need to talk haha

      Reply
  37. Lucie@FitSwissChick says

    07/16/2014 at 8:11 AM

    I LOVE fish!! I don’t think I ever had sablefish, the variety here is not very huge, unfortunately.
    But I definitely want to try the recipe, love the combo of honey and ginger!!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:36 PM

      Another reason you need to come to states!!!

      Reply
  38. Jaclyn @ BumpSweat says

    07/16/2014 at 8:11 AM

    I’ve never HEARD of Sablefish, let alone tried it. Sounds tasty! Especially that recipe you posted 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:42 PM

      You’d love!! Low mercury for preggers

      Reply
  39. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    07/16/2014 at 8:08 AM

    I need to convince my mom to subscribe me to Sizzlefish…I would love it! My grocery only carries a limited number of fish varieties. i.e salmon, tilapia, and flounder 😛

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:35 PM

      You. Would. Looooooove

      Reply
  40. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    07/16/2014 at 7:57 AM

    I was curious to know! And your recipe is making me hungry even though I just finished breakfast. The tamari/lime/honey combo sounds amazing- we do something similar on salmon sometimes- soo good!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:39 PM

      Fish for breakfast is allowed!

      Reply
  41. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    07/16/2014 at 6:53 AM

    Mm this sounds so good! I love fish and really wish tuna didn’t have its mercury issue. I’d eat it every day if I could! Having said that, there aren’t many kinds of fish I don’t like as long as they’re cooked properly, and I might just pick up some sablefish this weekend!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:38 PM

      Me too!! Boo mercury

      Reply
  42. Tina Muir says

    07/16/2014 at 6:50 AM

    ooooh I love cod, so this would be a great fish….just need to see if our store has it! Interesting that I have a fish recipe today, and I have seen a lot of them on other blogs. Must be a fish day haha! If it is that good for me, sablefish should become one of my ways of adding more omega 3s. Love the sauce you used too! Yum!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:39 PM

      I’ll make your recipe and you make mine, k?

      Reply
  43. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    07/16/2014 at 6:50 AM

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen sablefish in the store, but I’ll definitely look for it now!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:39 PM

      Keep me posted!!

      Reply
  44. Kat says

    07/16/2014 at 6:21 AM

    I am getting more and more info fish!!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:38 PM

      Woohoo! Good job kat! Eat up

      Reply
  45. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    07/16/2014 at 6:20 AM

    ok i’d never heard of sablefish before but with all those nutritional perks, i want to try some! your recipe looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:40 PM

      Mamas need their fish!

      Reply
  46. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    07/16/2014 at 5:47 AM

    This is great info for me since I’m a fish lover who hasn’t tried this yet. My husband is not into it so for me I do single portions for lunch to put on salad, but I eat fish nearly every day for lunch. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:40 PM

      Sizzlefish has single portions! Check them out for sure!

      Reply
  47. Lauren says

    07/16/2014 at 5:45 AM

    Oh wow I have never heard or tried this fish! I love cod though and a buttery flavour cod sounds inviting! The recipe looks great too! I love trying different fish, especially fresh from the sea on holiday!

    Reply
  48. Tara Newman says

    07/16/2014 at 5:27 AM

    That WAS helpful. We eat fish 3-4 times a week and I am always looking to change it up. We have a fish monger who delivers to our house (John can be persuasive!). We tried sockeye salmon this week and I REALLY did not like it. And I am not picky. Ps. super cute model you got there!

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    • LCCotter says

      07/16/2014 at 5:41 PM

      I think you’d like sablefish. Sockeye can be too fishy. Alaskan salmon is better if possible

      Reply

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