Sablefish is Alaskans most prized fish and is Alaskans highest costing finfish per pound. Sablefish is also know as Butterfish and Black Cod, ( although it is not related to the cod family but resembles a cod with its round shaped body) Sablefish grows at a fast rate, and are regulated and monitored very closely, so Sablefish is a sustainable fish and in addition is not overfished. The quality is sashimi grade and is one of the reasons the Japanese import so much Sable every year.
We will lightly cook the fish and serve it simply using its stock to make a sauce. At Kirsch's we bring in our fish whole and dayboat, which means it is shipped the same day the fish is caught. We typically receive these fish less than 24 hours out off the Ocean.
I always look forward to coming in to work when I know sable is on the way. One of the only set backs to this fish would be the Bones. Sable has a lot of bones and they usually have to be cut out, and you have to be careful not to lose to much flesh. Also I would use a extremely sharp knife so you can feel the blade running along the bones.
Here are some Pictures of our sable fish we received a few days ago.
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