Alaska Sablefish
IdentificationSizePackaging
Product FormsYieldsNutritional Information

Thanks to its rich oil content, Alaska Sablefish is exceptionally flavorful and an excellent fish for smoking.

Identification
Sleek, elongated body. Two medium sized, almost equal well separated dorsal fins, very small teeth. Uniform blackish gray on dorsal surface and above, gray to white below.

Size
5-9 lbs., but can reach lengths of 40 in. and 40 lbs.

Packaging
Loose, random in wetlocks. Fresh 4/6; frozen whole.

Product Forms
Fresh: dressed; head-off (J-cut/collar removed), size 5/7 & 7/up.
Frozen: dressed; head-off (J-cut/collar removed), size graded 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/7 & 7/up.

Yields
68-70% from J-cut whole.

Nutritional Information
  • High-quality protein.
  • Furnishes important minerals, such as iodine, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc and calcium.
  • Highly polyunsaturated fats - well-suited to low cholesterol diets.
Serving Size 3.5 oz. (raw)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195  
Calories from Fat 138  
Total Fat 15.3 g  
Saturated Fat 3.2 g  
Cholesterol 49 mg  
Sodium 56 mg  
Potassium 358 mg  
Iron 1.3 mg  
Protein 13.4 g  
* *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: Release 10 USDA #15085, 1992.