It was just brought to my attention that if you want to order Black Cod this season I need to have your order by Monday, February 15th! If you have not had Black Cod you are missing out on some of the most delicious, buttery fish available.
Black cod, also called Sablefish, is an oddity of the natural world. Most demersal—or bottom-dwelling—fish, like halibut, tend to be lean. But not black cod. Black cod has a higher fat content (and more Omega-3s) than king salmon. The result is a fish that tastes like nothing else in the ocean. Until about a decade ago, almost all of Sitka’s catch went to Japan, where it’s a prized delicacy. Increasingly, black cod is found on the West Coast and Hawaii, but rarely, if ever, does it make its way to the Midwest. Black cod’s high fat content and buttery flesh define its preparation. It’s great steamed, broiled, and grilled. It pairs perfectly with soy, citrus, and chile, all of which cut the fish’s richness while enhancing its delicate texture. Like all Sitka black cod, yours are caught one by one on hook-and-line, often several thousand feet below the boat deck.
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Also, the deadline for Halibut is March 15th.