TASTE & FLAVOR: Black Cod is a buttery white meat fish with a high oil content and satin-like texture. The meat is white with large, delicate flakes. Its mild yet distinctive flavor and unique buttery texture make this fish highly desired.
PREPARATION: Black Cod is great for pan frying, steaming, and baking. Customers love making their homemade version of the Nobu Miso Black Cod.
FISHING METHOD: Trap or longline
CAUGHT IN: Long Beach, CA
BOAT: Pacific Bully
FISHING SEASON: Year Round
HOW IT COMES: All of our fish is fresh, never frozen and comes delivered in gallon ziplock bags. Each pound is a weight estimate, it is not exact. We do our best to get it as close to the ordered weight as possible. Each cut of fish is about .8 - 1.2lbs in size. We suggest ordering at least 2lbs for the best cut of fish. If weight is incorrect please contact us.
STORING: If you choose to store your fish in the refrigerator we suggest consuming it within 3 days of delivery. If you do not plan on eating the fish within 3 days we suggest freezing it immediately after delivery to ensure freshness. Before freezing we suggest removing the fish from the bag and patting dry Then place it in a vacuum sealed bag or double saran wrapped and place in ziploc before freezing. To defrost run cool (not hot) water over the bag for 5-10 minutes or Defrosting in the refrigerator.
SUSTAINABILITY: Please refer to NOAA's FishWatch.gov for more information on this species fishery.
NOTICE: We always prioritize health when eating seafood and advice not eating raw or undercooked seafood. Cooking seafood properly is essential as it eliminates harmful bacteria and parasites that can cause foodborne illnesses. The FDA recommends cooking seafood to an internal temperature of 145°F