sablefish
[ SAY-bl-fihsh ]
Also known as Alaska
COD, black
COD and
FISH/Detail.aspx">BUTTER
FISH, the sable
FISH is actually neither a
COD nor a
FISH/Detail.aspx">BUTTER
FISH. It ranges in size from 1 to 10 pounds and is found in deep waters off the Pacific Northwest coast. The white flesh of the sable
FISH is soft-textured and mild-flavored. Its high fat content makes it an excellent
FISH for smoking and it's commonly marketed as smoked black
COD. Sable
FISH is available year-round whole, as well as in fillets and steaks. It can be prepared in a variety of ways including baking, broiling or frying. See also
FISH.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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