Cod, Black
Anoplopoma fimbria
Common Names: Sablefish, Black Cod, Butterfish, Gindara
AVAILABILITY Frozen Fresh
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
Year Round Availability
CATCH and COUNTRY of ORIGIN
Handline, Longline, Pot/Trap, Trawl; USA
SIZING
Whole Fish
Hand Carved Half Side Fillets
Cut to Size Portions
FLAVOR PROFILE
Rich, delicate flavor with a delicate texture and small flake.
COOKING TECHNIQUES
Grilled, Broiled, Roasted, Steamed, Poach, Pan Seared,
PRODUCT INFO
Black Cod’s succulence is often compared to sea bass.
Some people call it Sablefish because of the soft, delicate texture.
Rich in heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids.
Black Cod has Year Round Availability
The Wild Alaska Black Cod harvest season opens in mid-March and runs through mid-November
Alaska boasts the largest Black Cod population in the world, thanks to the state’s tight regulations to ensure sustainability of its seafood species.
