Bluefish Recipes

Bluefish is a wonderful fish when fresh, and the right Bluefish recipe can make all the difference.

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Jerk Bluefish

Yield: 4 servings

• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 TBSP sesame seeds
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 2 1/2 TBSP cooking oil
• 1/2 tsp vinegar
• 2 pounds bluefish fillets

1. In a blender, puree the onion, garlic, and sesame seeds with the brown sugar, allspice, thyme, nutmeg, 1 tsp of the salt, the black pepper, cayenne, oil, and vinegar. Heat the broiler. Lightly oil a broiler pan or baking sheet.

2. Heat the broiler. Lightly oil a broiler pan or baking sheet.

3. Sprinkle both sides of the bluefish fillets with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and put them on the prepared baking sheet, skinned-side down.

4. Spread the spice mixture over the fish in an even layer.

5. Broil the fish until well-browned and just flaky, about 5 minutes for 3/4-inch-thick fillets.