Broiled Black Cod (Sablefish) with Sweet Chili Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
204 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Broiled Black Cod (Sablefish) with Sweet Chili Sauce
Description
The Broiled Black Cod is prepared by marinating sablefish in a mixture of rice vinegar, soy sauce, white or brown sugar, garlic powder, sambal oelek chili paste, and optional cayenne for additional heat. The marinade infuses the fish with tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors. After at least 30 minutes, the marinade is brushed off and the fish is placed in an oiled pan and broiled close to the heat source. This method quickly cooks the delicate fish, which flakes easily when done, without flipping to avoid breakage.
While the fish cooks, the marinade is brought to a boil and simmered to reduce slightly, forming a warm sauce served with the fish. This dish balances delicate fish texture with a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce. The spice level can be adjusted by altering the type and amount of chili used.
The result is a refined seafood entree that highlights the rich texture of black cod paired with a nuanced sweet chili glaze, ideal for a flavorful but approachable main course.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce Use gluten-free certified if needed, or tamari
- 1 tablespoon white sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek Or substitute red chili flakes (much hotter, use 2 tsp) or Gochugaru pepper flakes, red chili paste
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces Sablefish Or substitute salmon, aka black cod
Instructions
- Whisk or blend together vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder, sambal oelek, and cayenne (if using).Marinate sablefish in sauce for at least 30 minutes, or overnight. (Refrigerate while marinating.)
- Move an oven rack to about 4" away from the broiler. Preheat broiler to high.Brush oil in an oven-safe pan or casserole dish. (Sablefish can be large, make sure the pan or dish is long enough.)Use your fingers to brush the marinade off of the sablefish and move it to the prepared pan. Reserve marinade.Slide the pan into the oven.Cook sablefish for 9-10 minutes per 1" thickness, or until the fish easily flakes apart with a fork.Sablefish is very delicate and flaky: do not flip the fish halfway through cooking.
- While the sablefish cooks, pour the marinade into a small pot.Heat over medium heat until it comes to a boil, and then simmer for 2-3 minutes, lowering heat if necessary. Remove from heat and cover the pan to keep the sauce warm.
- When the sablefish is done cooking, remove it from the oven and brush the sweet chili sauce over the fish. Divide the remaining sauce and serve it on the side or drizzled over side dishes (like rice or vegetables.)Serve the fish immediately.
Notes
- The standard spice level is mild to medium; increase heat by substituting or adding red chili flakes.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- Do not flip the fish during broiling to prevent it from breaking apart.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 2031mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 424mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1373IU | 27% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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