Honey Garlic Sablefish (Black Cod)

Two filets of black cod in skillet with sauce.

This buttery, flaky pan-seared sablefish is sweet, savory and garlicky in a good way. Pair it with broccoli for a restaurant quality meal that’s ready in minutes.

Course Entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 254kcal

Author Marisa Moore

Ingredients

1 pound Alaska sablefish (black cod), cut into 4 fillets
12 ounces fresh broccoli florets
3 tablespoon grapeseed other neutral-tasting oil, divided
3 tablespoon coconut aminos, reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari
5 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
4 cloves fresh garlic, grated
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Coarse salt and pepper to taste
Cooked rice for serving (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spritz a baking sheet with oil or line with parchment. Set aside.
Whisk 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until well combined. Or shake all ingredients in a jar with a lid.
Add ⅓ cup of honey garlic sauce to the broccoli florets in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Place on a prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast 15 minutes, or until the broccoli is caramelized.
Pat the fish dry. Season with coarse salt and cracked black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the sablefish with the skin side up. Cook about until seared and golden, about 4 minutes. Flip.
Add the remaining honey garlic sauce to the skillet. Cook about 5 minutes, until the sauce is reduced by about half and the fish is cooked to 145°F. Baste the cod with the sauce generously. Serve warm with a side of warm broccoli and rice, if desired.

Notes

TIPS:

This recipe works best when using thawed fish. Simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator or under cool water for 30 minutes on the day of prep.
Be sure to pat the fish dry before adding to the skillet. This will help create a good sear and also reduce splatter.
Adjust the cook time based on the thickness of the fish.

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