UPDATE: A more recent version of this dish (November 2021) can be found on Taste With The Eyes here.
Fresh Black Cod, also known as Sablefish, from the waters off the coast of Vancouver, BC. Black Cod flesh has large velvety flakes with a sweet, rich flavour due to its high Omega 3 oil content.
I pan sear the Cod in half olive oil/half butter with a hearty splash of Ponzu Shoyu Yuzu over medium high heat. This ponzu contains soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, sugar and yuzu juice. While cooking, the sugars in the ponzu caramelize to make a delicious crust.
Yuzu is a citrus fruit originating in Eastern Asia with tart flavors reminiscent of grapefruit and mandarin orange. Serve the fish over Ponzu Yuzu. Tempura vegetables and shrimp, with steamed rice on the side, make a great accompaniment.
You may recall some photos of my favorite Hispanic market, El Supermercado? Another of my favorite neighborhood markets is the Mitsuwa Marketplace. This huge store provides vast selection of Japanese groceries and products. Inside the shopping center, there are more than 20 specialty shops and a fabulous Restaurant Row offering authentic selections.
Excellent fish…
and produce
and desserts.
and desserts.
I’m addicted to the dinnerware…
all of it!
The best place in the Food Court for Ramen is Santouka.
Many…
…Beautiful Displays
A Wide Selection of Sake and Beverages
Great Bakery and more…
Mitsuwa Marketplaces are only located in Southern California, Chicagoland, and New Jersey. But the good news is that their products are available online too.
We are so fortunate to have such a variety of fabulous ethnic markets so close to home.
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Hi Peter – I going to experiment with more recipes. I really like this fish! And I know you will do it justice. I made it with a POTATO CRUST BACK IN SEPTEMBER.
Hi Cynthia – Sure! Chicago is good I am there about four times a year, but I live in LA, when are you coming this way? 🙂
Hi Simona – oh boy, it sure is a great place to get new inspiration. I always spend more time there than I planned.
Hey, Lore! I love the sound of that Black Cod. Did you buy that at the Japanese market, or is it sold at regular supermarkets? I haven’t seen it in my markets in San Diego. And what a lovely recipe too, so light and healthy.
The black cod looks so good! And what a place, that market. It’s probably better that I am not too close to it: I may find it difficult to restrain myself. Great photos, as always.
Your description of this fish is fantastic, makes me wish I could go out and buy some right now.
I have to plan a trip to Chicago so that we can go to this place together.
I have yet to try sablefish and the raw fish looks gorgeous, all blush. It’s also great for ceviche.