Best 6 Whole Grilled Bluefish Recipes
Whole grilled bluefish is a classic summer dish that is both delicious and impressive. The firm, flaky flesh of the fish pairs perfectly with the smoky flavor of the grill, and the crispy skin adds a delightful crunch. Whether you are cooking for a special occasion or just looking for a weeknight meal that is sure to impress, whole grilled bluefish is a great choice. With its simple preparation and mouthwatering flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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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
HERB-STUFFED BLUEFISH
Herbs and lemon slices give this bluefish extra flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat grill or broiler to high. Season fish with salt and pepper. Cut half the lemon into thin slices, and stuff cavity with lemon slices and herbs. Coat outside of fish with oil.
- Place fish on grill or rimmed baking pan, and grill or broil until skin is charred and fish is firm to the touch, about 6 minutes. Flip fish, and grill or broil until just cooked through, about 6 minutes more.
- Let rest 3 minutes. Remove top fillet by sliding a spatula between flesh and backbone (flesh should easily release), then pull out backbone. Remove bottom fillet. Squeeze remaining lemon half over fish, and serve.
GRILLED WHOLE FISH
Cooking small whole fish, as opposed to fillets, optimizes flavor and juiciness, because the skin and a thin layer of (healthy) fat insulate the meat -- and it couldn't be easier. Mild, white-fleshed branzino is almost tailor-made for the technique: It has relatively few bones and they're simple to remove, so the fish is very easy to serve and eat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield Serves 2 to 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat grill for direct-heat grilling over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, drizzle cavity of each fish with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season generously with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Aromatics help keep whole fish moist while grilling. Stuff 1 fish cavity with lemon slices and dill and the other with lime slices, basil, and Thai chiles. If using just 1 filling, double amounts called for.
- Fasten each opening with a wooden skewer or toothpicks that have been soaked in water so they don't burn. This keeps the aromatics inside and also makes fish easier to handle on the grill.
- Using a paring knife, make long, 1/4-inch-deep diagonal slashes at 2-inch intervals on both sides of fish so they cook evenly throughout. This also allows any seasonings on skin (see step 5) to penetrate.
- Rub both sides of each fish with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper, working all into slashes as well as heads and tails -- both are edible, and the tail becomes delightfully crisp when grilled.
- Brush hot grill with vegetable oil; immediately place fish on grill. Cook, undisturbed and uncovered, until undersides are charred and flesh along gills on undersides turns opaque, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Turn fish with 2 large spatulas. If they stick, wait a few seconds until skin sears enough to release cleanly. Grill on other side until charred and fish are just cooked through and opaque, 5 to 7 minutes more.
- Serve fish with lemon and lime wedges and more herbs. To serve, cut fillet free from top side of fish and remove with a spatula. Remove bones to free other fillet.
GRILLED BLUEFISH WITH MUSTARD GLAZE
One fish, two fish, red fish, (grilled) bluefish. A tangy mustard marinade gives these bluefish fillets some zip before grilling.
Provided by jimdykstra
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk the lime juice, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and oil. Place the fish on a deep platter and pour the marinade over it. Turn the fish to coat it all over. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill. Brush the rack with oil. When the coals are gray or the gas grill is hot, set the fish on the grill skin side down. Cover with the lid and cook the fish for 8 to 10 minutes or until it flakes easily when you test the thickest part with the tip of a knife. It is not necessary to turn the fish. Transfer to a platter, garnish with lime, and serve at once.
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WHOLE GRILLED BLUEFISH
Steps:
- Place bluefish in a shallow pan and pour the wine over the fish. Rub the fish well with the wine and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the fish from the wine. Place whole thyme, lemon slices and garlic into the belly of the fish. Rub the fish all over with olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper. Place the fish on a grill over medium heat. Grill for about 10 minutes per side, or until the flesh is no longer translucent.
WHOLE GRILLED BLUEFISH
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium.
- Dress fish with oil, and lemon and lime juices. Season with pepper and salt. Be sure to rub all ingredients throughout fish and inside cavity. Stuff inside of fish with lemon wedges.
- Place in fish basket. Cook 10 to 15 minutes per side or until skin is slightly charred. Remove carefully. Serve with lemon.
Tips:
- Choose a bluefish that is fresh and has bright, clear eyes.
- To clean the bluefish, use a sharp knife to cut off the head, tail, and fins. Then, remove the scales and guts.
- If you are using a whole bluefish, make sure to stuff it with herbs, vegetables, and citrus fruits to add flavor.
- Grill the bluefish over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Serve the grilled bluefish with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Whole grilled bluefish is a delicious and healthy seafood dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The fish is grilled over medium heat until it is cooked through, and then served with your favorite sides. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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