CREAMY BARBECUED BLUEFISH

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This recipe comes from a longtime fisherman from the East End of Long Island, the husband of artist Annie Sessler (who makes fish prints). He prepares bass and bluefish with recipes from his days cooking for crewmates on long dragger trips. For these bluefish fillets, you may wonder if all the toppings overwhelm the flavor of this dish. Though hardly Le Bernardin (or the American Heart Association, for that matter), fear not, as the mayo and melted cream cheese offset the oiliness of the fish.

Provided by Brett Martin

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 to 2 pounds fillets of bluefish or, if preferred, mackerel
Kosher salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced very thin
1 medium tomato, sliced thin
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 1/2-inch by 3-inch by 1/4-inch slab of cream cheese, broken into small pieces
1 lemon, halved, one half left intact and the other sliced thin
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Start grill or preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse fillets, and pat dry. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Take two large sheets of aluminum foil and curl up the edges, making a tray large enough to hold fish and other ingredients. Rub foil with olive oil.
  • Spread a third of the onion slices on the foil, followed by a third of the tomato slices. Place fillets over tomato and onion layers. Place remaining onion over fillets, and dot evenly with mayonnaise.
  • Dot cream cheese pieces over onions. Squeeze juice of intact half lemon over everything. Remove stray lemon pits. Place remaining tomatoes over onions and fish. Salt again. Lay lemon slices over and around fish.
  • Cover loosely with foil, and place on hot grill or in oven. Cook 12 to 15 minutes, or until fish is cooked through. Remove foil tray from grill or oven, and dot fish with butter. Serve with some of the juices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 607, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 672 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Shayan Rais
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This is a dish that will please even the pickiest of eaters.


Gaming Santo
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5 stars!


Haroon Honey
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So happy I stumbled upon this recipe! It's absolutely fantastic!!


Zuraimi Abdmanas
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


David Whipperson
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat fish. My kids loved the creamy barbecue sauce and the fish was cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Alizay Kazi
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish and this recipe was a great find. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


johanshak johanshak
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bluefish. I made it with some leftover fish I had from a fishing trip and it was delicious. The sauce is also great on other types of fish.


Aminu Sunusi
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of fish and it always turns out great. The sauce is also great on chicken or tofu.


Saminthiran samintha
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The fish cooks quickly and the sauce is easy to make. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


tk
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Demi Webb
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This recipe is a great way to cook bluefish. The sauce is creamy and tangy, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I served it with roasted potatoes and vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


master magick
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy barbecue sauce and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Powers Zenia
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Deborah Luka
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This is the best barbecued bluefish recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is amazing, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Rebecca Olatoye
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Aubrey Ruzicka
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Lee Armstrong
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy barbecue sauce was so good, and the bluefish was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!


Anaiya Davis
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bluefish turned out amazing! The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the fish was cooked perfectly. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making this again.


Mazhar king
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This barbecued bluefish recipe was a delightful culinary experience. The fish was cooked to perfection, with a tender and flaky texture. The creamy barbecue sauce added a tangy and smoky flavor that complemented the fish beautifully. Overall, it was