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Baking Black Cod

Baking Black Cod

By:Larry's Catch 4.91(28 reviews)

Learn how to bake black cod (sablefish) perfectly with gentle heat and precise timing for buttery texture, tender flakes, and rich flavour every time.

TIME
TIME
10 min
SERVINGS
SERVINGS
2 ppl
DIFFICULTY
DIFFICULTY
Easy
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Ingredients & Materials

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  • Wild Black Cod (Sablefish)
  • Neutral oil or olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Optional: lemon wedges
  • Optional: fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives)
  • Baking sheet or oven-safe baking dish
  • Parchment paper or lightly oiled surface (optional)
  • Paper towels
  • Fish spatula or tongs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Pat black cod fillets completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Lightly coat with oil and season with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  4. Place fillets on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 8–10 minutes depending on thickness (about 8–10 minutes per inch guideline).
  6. Check for doneness — fish should be soft, flaky, and buttery.
  7. Remove when internal temperature reaches 120–125°F (49–52°C).
  8. Rest briefly; residual heat will finish cooking.

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