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A homemade miso-glazed sablefish fillet, slightly caramelized with a glossy finish, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served on a rustic ceramic plate.

Easy Sablefish Recipe

This sablefish recipe delivers a rich, buttery texture with simple, expert techniques for a perfect result every time.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese, Seafood
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: 20

Equipment

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  • Heavy skillet (For perfect searing)
  • 1 Fish spatula (Helps with delicate turning)
  • 1 Instant thermometer (Ensures precise doneness)
  • 1 Sharp fillet knife (For clean cuts)
  • 1 Glass container (For marinating)
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer (For a smooth marinade)
  • 1 Measuring tools (For accuracy)
  • 1 Whisk (Helps blend marinade evenly)

Ingredients

  • 2 Sablefish fillets (black cod) - Fresh, about 6-8 oz each
  • 3 tablespoon White miso paste - Can use yellow miso as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce - Low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Mirin - Sweet rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon Sake - Can substitute with dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger - Grated
  • 1 clove Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Honey - Optional for added sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar - Adds balance to the marinade
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil - For extra richness
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt - Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Green onions - Sliced for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds - For garnish

Instructions 

  • Pat the sablefish fillets dry, check for pin bones, and let them reach room temperature before scoring the skin lightly.

Make the Marinade

  • In a bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sake, ginger, garlic, and honey until smooth. Strain if needed.

Marinate the Fish

  • Coat the fillets evenly in the marinade and refrigerate for 6-24 hours.

Preheat & Prep for Cooking

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove the fish from the marinade and pat the surface dry.
  • Lightly oil a pan.

Sear the Fish

  • In a hot skillet, place the fillets skin-side up. Sear for 1-2 minutes, then flip carefully.

Finish in the Oven

  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, basting occasionally.

Check for Doneness

  • When fat pearls appear on the surface, cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Fish should flake easily.

Rest & Garnish

  • Metadata: Let the fish rest for 5 minutes, brush with extra glaze, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 30g (60%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 60mg (20%) | Sodium: 720mg (31%) | Potassium: 450mg (13%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 50IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)