Let’s talk about the eating experience, because nutrients don’t matter if you hate the taste. Black cod has a buttery, almost bacon-like flakiness. It’s not dry, it’s not fishy, and it doesn’t turn into a rubber eraser if you accidentally overcook it by a minute. Bless this fish.
I’m telling you, even my friend who claims to “hate seafood” ate a whole fillet and asked for seconds. I watched her eyes go from suspicious to blissful in thirty seconds. She then texted me the recipe request before the plates hit the sink.
What’s the catch (pun intended)?
Okay, fine. It’s pricey. Black cod is not your Tuesday night budget fish. Expect to pay around $20–30 per pound, depending on where you live. But think of it this way: one fillet can feed two people, and you’re getting premium nutrition without the premium mercury bill. Your wallet will grumble, your taste buds will high-five you.
Black Cod Nutrition Facts – Complete Guide!
Also, it’s very fatty. That’s the whole point, but if you’re on a strict low-fat diet for medical reasons, talk to your doctor. Full disclosure: I’m not a nutritionist. I’m just a person who Googles things while eating cheese.
