In the late 19th century, French pastry chefs reimagined the disappearing yule log as an elegant cake. Made originally of vanilla-flavored génoise, a rich sponge cake — now more commonly a chocolate ...
In a 6-inch sauté pan, add cooking oil over high heat. Season black cod with salt and pepper on both sides, then sear presentation side down. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, letting it brown.