Hot smoked bluefish is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. The key to making perfect hot smoked bluefish is to use fresh, high-quality fish and to cook it slowly and evenly. Here are some tips for making the best hot smoked bluefish:
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SUPER SUMMER GRILLED BLUEFISH
Have a ton of bluefish and don't know what to do with it? Give this a try! Bluefish has a reputation for being a very strong fish. This super citrus marinade gives this grilled fish a bright and delicious flavor. I just made some (which I caught and froze) and it came out superb.
Provided by MILLERNB
Time 43m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the fish fillets into a large bowl. Pour in the orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil and white wine. Season with salt, pepper and seafood rub. Stir to blend and coat fish. Leave the squeezed lemon and lime halves in the bowl too. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, oil the grate.
- Place fish fillets on the grill, and discard the marinade. Cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes with a fork. Transfer to a serving platter, and remove the dark blue part of the fish before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 269.5 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 91.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1883.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
HOT-SMOKED BLUEFISH
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings per fillet
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Remove racks from smokehouse and prepare fire (see instructions).
- In a mixing bowl combine all the seasonings except the pepper.
- Brush rack lightly with oil and place fish on the rack, skin side down. (The skin and scales must be left on because they will help hold the fish together, but they are not to be eaten.) Sprinkle fillets liberally with seasoning mixture, about two tablespoons for each fillet. Using a soft-bristled brush, apply the oil to each fillet, thoroughly moistening fish and seasonings. Sprinkle generously with freshly ground pepper.
- Place fish in smokehouse at 160 degrees. After about one-half hour allow temperature to drop to 150 degrees, and then check smokehouse regularly to be sure that the temperature is maintained, at least within the range of 140 to 160 degrees. Smoke for three hours. Then add wood to the fire and bring temperature up to about 200 degrees. Smoke one-half hour longer.
- Serve chilled, sprinkled with lemon juice or accompanied by a mixture of sour cream, horseradish and a dash of tabasco.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 577, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 76 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 918 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPECIAL OCCASION SMOKED BLUEFISH PATE
This easy recipe is a classic holiday standby. Smoked bluefish is blended into a creamy, zesty spread. Smoked salmon or tuna may be substituted for bluefish. Serve with crackers.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Pate Recipes
Time 6h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Break up smoked bluefish and place in a food processor with cream cheese. Use pulse setting to blend smooth. Mix in prepared Dijon-style mustard and horseradish. Blend to desired consistency. Increase amounts of mustard and horseradish, if desired. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 6 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 199.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SMOKED-BLUEFISH PâTé
Categories Condiment/Spread Fish Appetizer No-Cook Quick & Easy Cream Cheese Lemon Summer Chive Shallot Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together shallot, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then beat in cream cheese, bluefish, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper with a spoon until combined well. Stir in chives.
SMOKED BLUEFISH SPREAD
Steps:
- Scrape fish from skin if needed. Place fish in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Combine cream cheese, red onion, dill, lemon juice, sour cream, capers, horseradish and zest; gently stir in fish. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Serve with crackers, vegetables and lemon wedges. If desired, top with additional red onion and dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right fish: Bluefish is the traditional choice for hot smoking, but other oily fish such as salmon, trout, and mackerel can also be used.
- Prepare the fish: Gut and clean the fish, then remove the head and tail. Cut the fish into fillets or leave it whole.
- Brine the fish: Brining the fish helps to season it and keep it moist during smoking. To make a brine, dissolve 1/2 cup of salt and 1/4 cup of sugar in 1 gallon of water. Submerge the fish in the brine for 1 hour per pound of fish.
- Smoke the fish: Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the fish on the smoker racks and smoke for 1-2 hours, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Serve the fish: Hot smoked bluefish can be served immediately or cooled and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can be eaten on its own, used in salads or sandwiches, or added to pasta dishes.
Conclusion:
Hot smoked bluefish is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced smoker, following these tips will help you create a perfect batch of hot smoked bluefish. So fire up your smoker and get started!
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