Braised Alaska sablefish served in a rich ginger-scallion sauce, garnished with fresh scallions in a white bowl — elegant seafood dinner.

Rich and silky Alaska sablefish is gently braised in a savory ginger-scallion sauce that enhances its natural buttery texture. This simple yet distinctive recipe brings out deep umami flavor with minimal effort—perfect for a cozy dinner that feels effortlessly gourmet.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Alaska Seafood.

  • Prep Time:

    5 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    20 minutes

  • Total Time:

    25 minutes

  • Servings:

    2-4

  • Ingredients:

    • 12 ounces Alaska sablefish
    • 4 teaspoons olive oil
    • ½ cup shredded scallions
    • ¼ cup cream

    Sauce

    • ½ cup sunflower oil
    • 4 teaspoons garlic, minced
    • 4 teaspoons ginger, grated
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons mirin
    • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

  • Instructions:

    1. Sprinkle sablefish with salt and set aside while you prepare the sauce. Heat sunflower oil in a small saucepan over medium. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining sauce ingredients, turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
    2. In a straight-sided sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the sablefish and pan fry until both sides are golden. Add sauce and simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
    3. In a small saucepan, pour in cream and heat until just below a simmer. Add the scallions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
    4. Ladle the sauce into two shallow bowls. Cut sablefish into three, 4-ounce portions and place one piece in each bowl. Top with scallions and serve immediately.

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