Bronzed Sablefish with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

This bronzed sablefish recipe (aka black cod or butterfish) is perfect for a romantic date night, impressing friends and family this holiday season or pampering yourself any night of the week! Baked to golden perfection, the rich and buttery baked sablefish is perfectly complimented by the bold seasoning and balanced with a smooth and zesty orange beurre blanc sauce.

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After falling in love with sablefish, I went on a quest to best showcase this rich and buttery beauty! Sablefish is also know as Black Cod or Butterfish. The meat and seafood industry can be a little confusing with terminology so it is important to clarify.

Now, get excited about this 2 for 1 recipe! You can make the bronzed seasoning AND/OR the orange beurre blanc sauce to complement the fish.

Sablefish is a standalone fish for sure. It surprised me. I am the consummate foodie and seafood lover and sablefish (black cod) literally melts in your mouth.

Plus, in addition to being delicious, sablefish is packed with nutrients, Omega-3 healthy fats and extra protein.

Be sure to keep the extra bronzed seasoning on-hand to use for other fish recipes and for easy week nights.

And, when you want to be extra “fancy” with this baked sablefish, whip up the orange beurre blanc sauce. The beautiful orange sauce is so elegant with this delicate fish. I love serving this beautiful fish with roasted asparagus, couscous or black rice.

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• Why this Recipe Works
• Ingredients
• Sablefish Recipe
• Where to Buy Sablefish (Black Cod or Butterfish)
• FAQ and Expert Tips
• Other Amazing Dinner Recipes
• Bronzed Sablefish (Black Cod or Butterfish) with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

Why this Recipe Works

• Double Trouble (2 for 1): This black cod recipe is super flexible! You can prepare this wild Alaskan sablefish using just the bronze seasoning, the orange beurre blanc or both!
• Romantic, Holiday or Special Occasions: Whether you are hosting a holiday, an intimate dinner party, a romantic date night or celebrating a special occasion, this recipe’s sophistication makes it a show stopper.
• Ease and Elegance: Achieve culinary excellence without sacrificing simplicity. This butterfish recipe, while impressive, offers ease of preparation, allowing you to showcase your cooking prowess without all the fuss.

Ingredients

Wild Alaskan Sablefish

• Sablefish Filets: I recommend buying frozen Wild Alaskan Sablefish (Black Cod) from Alaska Home Pack. The quality and freshness of the fish is impeccable and perfect for this baked sablefish recipe. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

• Shallots: Finely mined shallots are best. You can also use sweet onion if shallots are not available.
• White Wine: I recommend a dry white wine. Varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay work best.
• Heavy Cream: Heavy cream or heavy whipping cream.
• Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate: You must use frozen orange juice concentrate for this recipe. Minute Made or store brand (Kroger, etc.) work well.
• Butter: Salted butter is recommended.
• Fresh Orange Zest

Bronze Seasoning for Fish (Makes 1½ Cups)

• Cumin: You can buy cumin ground online or in the grocery store spice aisle.
• Curry Powder: You can buy curry powder online or in the grocery store spice aisle.
• Caribbean Jerk Seasoning: McCormick Caribbean jerk seasoning is a great choice but any jerk seasoning with this flavor profile will work.
• Lemon Zest
• Lime Zest
• Paprika
• Onion Powder
• Ground Coriander
• White Pepper
• Kosher Salt: You must use coarse ground kosher salt. If you use a different kind of salt, reduce the amount significantly and taste from there so it is not too salty.
• Country Time Powdered Lemonade Mix: This adds a sweetness and lemon tang to the recipe which compliments the fish perfectly.

Sablefish Recipe

Prepare Bronze Seasoning for Fish (Makes 1½ Cups)

• In small bowl, mix all spices until thoroughly combined. Store excess bronze seasoning in airtight jar.

Wild Alaskan Sablefish

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Remove skin from sablefish and pat dry with a paper towel.
3. Coat broiler pan with oil or butter (non-stick oil or butter spray or oil/butter). Place the fillets on broiler pan.
4. Season liberally with bronze seasoning.
5. Bake sablefish in the preheated oven on 425°F for 15-18 minutes, or until it is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
6. To test for doneness, insert a food thermometer into the thickest part of the fish. The internal temperature of the fish should be at least 145°F (63°C), according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Continue baking it in 3-minute increments until it reaches the proper temperature.

Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

1. Keep salted butter cold in refrigerator until you are ready to make the orange sauce. Cut 4 tablespoon pieces of butter and then cut each tablespoon piece into 4 cubes. You should have a total of 16 cubes.
2. Put butter in refrigerator until you are ready to add to sauce (see next steps).
3. In small saucepan, on medium heat, add shallots and white wine. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until wine is reduced to 1-2 tablespoons.
4. While whisking mixture continuously, add 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Continue to whisk throughout entire process.
5. Continue whisking and add 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate.
6. Continue whisking and add two cubes of butter at at time. Once cubes of butter are almost melted add the next 2 cubes.
7. If mixture is simmering too vigorously, drop heat to medium-low.
8. Repeat this process until all cubes, except last 4 cubes (1 tablespoon) are melted and keep mixing.
9. Remove from heat and continue whisking. Add the last 4 cubes of butter and continue whisking until fully incorporated (keep whisking for about 1-2 more minutes to be sure that the mixture is stabilized and does not separate).
10. Using mesh strainer, strain orange beurre blanc sauce to remove shallots using spatula to gently push mixture through strainer.
11. Add fresh orange zest and mix to incorporate.

Sablefish Presentation

• Place baked sablefish on serving plate. Drizzle baked sablefish recipe with orange beurre blanc sauce. Enjoy!

Where to Buy Sablefish (Black Cod or Butterfish)

I consider myself a seafood enthusiast and the first time that I tried Wild Alaskan Sablefish from Alaska Home Pack, I was blown away! I have never tried a fish so buttery and delicious which led me on this quest for the perfect sablefish recipe and partnering with the perfect fish purveyor.

Alaska Home Pack is family owned and operated. They process all of the black cod at their dockside facility and ship directly from Juneau, AK. Everything is packed meticulously with dry ice and shipped quickly.

Buying seafood can be confusing and often disappointing! However, Alaska Home Pack prides itself on offering sustainable seafood with a transparent supply chain and ethical processing, prioritizing quality over all else.

Home Pack, a phrase used commonly within the Alaska commercial fishing fleets, refers to fishermen reserving the best portion of their catch to process and store through the year to sustain themselves, family and friends.

Alaska Home Pack brings this tradition to your home, offering the best of Alaskan Seafood directly from the waters of Alaska to your doorstep. So basically, you are family!

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