Soy Ginger Black Cod

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Soy Ginger Black Cod

Soy Ginger Black Cod is marinaded in a slightly sweetened soy ginger sauce for at least eight hours, pan-seared, and oven-baked on high heat creating an exquisitely simple dinner. 

Soy Ginger Black Cod is marinaded in a slightly sweetened soy ginger sauce for at least eight hours, pan-seared, and oven-baked on high heat creating an exquisitely simple dinner.

What is Black Cod?

As I mentioned in the Blackened Black Cod recipe, Black Cod is also known as Sablefish and Butterfish. 

Fun Facts about Black Cod

  • Physically resembles other fish on the cod family tree, but isn't related to it-not even on a neighboring shrub.
  • It's scientific name is Anoplopomatidae, but we'll stick with one of the three more pronounceable names.
  • The average age when caught is 40 years old...talk about being cut down in the prime of life. 
  • Live in the Pacific between Northern Mexico to Alaska, but the Alaskan variety is the best option for its sustainability.
  • Juvenile Sablefish are a tasty treat for halibut and salmon. Adult Sablefish are preyed upon by sperm whales.
  • Butterfish is just starting to gain some popularity in America restaurants and dinner tables, but has been incredibly popular in Japan since the 1800's. 
  • Loaded with omega-3's and b-vitamins.

Soy Ginger Black Cod is marinaded in a slightly sweetened soy ginger sauce for at least eight hours, pan-seared, and oven-baked on high heat creating an exquisitely simple dinner.

While black cod is just gaining some popularity here in the US, it's been a favorite overseas for decades. It's also one of my most popular items for its versatility. Hope you love it as much as we do. 

Ingredients
  • 4-6 oz Black Cod portions
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2-4 green onions; diced
  • 4 cloves garlic; minced/grated
  • 3 tbsp ginger, diced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

 Directions

  • In a medium bowl, add all the marinade ingredients, stir/whisk until combined.
  • Once the marinade is blended, pour over the fleshy side of the black cod portions.
  • After coated, flip the fish, skin side up. 
  • The fish should be resting in a thick puddle of marinade. 
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator; allow to marinate at minimum 6 hours, but preferably 24 hours. 
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425°F. 
  • Bake for 16-20 or until the internal temperature is 145°F; the flesh will have browned and begin to separate. 
  • If desired, flip the fish, skin side down and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until it has reached the desired coloring. 
  • Serve and enjoy. 

Soy Ginger Black Cod is marinaded in a slightly sweetened soy ginger sauce for at least eight hours, pan-seared, and oven-baked on high heat creating an exquisitely simple dinner.


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