sablefish

noun

sa·​ble·​fish ˈsā-bəl-ˌfish How to pronounce sablefish (audio)

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Chef Brian Young, who honed his chops at Le Bernardin and The Quilted Giraffe, channels tradition and elegance with dishes like lobster thermidor, chicken cordon bleu, and a gorgeous sablefish cloaked in caviar beurre blanc. Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026 In addition to the short rib tomahawk plate, diners can choose from chicken katsu and sablefish. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025 Fatty fish like salmon, sablefish, mackerel, and herring are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties that may help soothe the gut and reduce IBS symptoms. Roxana Ehsani, Health, 10 July 2024 This is followed by the main course—a rotation that includes British Columbian sablefish, duck confit, and mole-spiced rack of lamb from a neighboring rancher. John Briley, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for sablefish

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First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sablefish was in 1917

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“Sablefish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sablefish. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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