Smoked sablefish on bagels with cream cheese and dill
Smoked sablefish on bagels with cream cheese and dill is a luxurious, modern take on the classic smoked fish appetizer. It features rich, buttery smoked sablefish (black cod) served atop a toasted bagel, spread with cream cheese, and garnished with fresh dill. This dish is a signature offering in upscale delis and brunch spots, particularly in North America.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, particularly omega-3s from the sablefish, with moderate carbohydrates from the bagel. A typical serving provides a good source of vitamin D and B12, with a calorie count ranging from 400 to 550 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.8 mcg |
| Selenium | 38 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 310 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.8 g |
| Calcium | 85 mg |
Per 1 open-faced sandwich (approx. 185 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Sablefish is prized for its high fat content, which makes it exceptionally moist and rich when smoked, a texture often compared to butter. Culturally, it represents a premium evolution of the traditional Jewish deli smoked fish platter, elevating it to a gourmet experience.
