Best 6 Super Summer Grilled Bluefish Recipes

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**Grilled Bluefish: A Summertime Delight**

As the summer sun shines brightly, it's time to fire up the grill and indulge in the delectable flavors of grilled bluefish. This versatile fish, known for its firm texture and rich taste, takes center stage in a symphony of recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic grilled bluefish with lemon and herbs to the more adventurous bluefish tacos with avocado salsa, this article offers a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of summer grilling.

**Grilled Bluefish with Lemon and Herbs**: Embark on a culinary adventure with this timeless recipe that showcases the natural flavors of bluefish. Simply season the fish with a blend of zesty lemon, aromatic herbs, and a touch of salt and pepper. Grilled to perfection, the bluefish exudes a mouthwatering aroma that will leave you craving more.

**Grilled Bluefish Tacos with Avocado Salsa**: Experience a fiesta of flavors with these tantalizing bluefish tacos. Grilled bluefish is nestled in warm tortillas, accompanied by a vibrant avocado salsa that bursts with freshness. The creamy avocado, tangy tomatoes, and a hint of cilantro create a harmonious balance that complements the grilled fish perfectly.

**Grilled Bluefish with Mediterranean Salsa**: Transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this flavorful recipe. Grilled bluefish is topped with a vibrant salsa made from a medley of sun-ripened tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic red onions. Drizzled with a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, this dish is a celebration of Mediterranean cuisine.

**Grilled Bluefish with Mango Salsa**: Escape to a tropical paradise with this vibrant recipe that combines the sweetness of mangoes with the savory flavors of grilled bluefish. A salsa made from ripe mangoes, refreshing cilantro, and a touch of jalapeño adds a burst of flavor to the grilled fish. The result is a tantalizing dish that captures the essence of summer.

**Grilled Bluefish with Chimichurri Sauce**: Embark on a culinary journey to Argentina with this flavorful recipe. Grilled bluefish is generously coated in a vibrant chimichurri sauce, a traditional Argentinian condiment made from fresh parsley, garlic, olive oil, and a touch of red pepper flakes. The resulting dish is an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED BLUEFISH



Grilled Bluefish image

Provided by Food Network

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Bluefish, or other fish suitable for grilling
Fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and parsley
Lemon slices
Chopped garlic
Olive oil, for brushing fish

Steps:

  • Clean and scale fish. Stuff abundant quantities of fresh herbs into the cavity, then add slices of lemon, and chopped garlic. Brush skin on both sides with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and if desired put into fish-grilling basket and clamp shut. Grill for approximately 6 minutes on each side, turning fish only once. Garnish with more fresh herbs and sliced lemon and serve. Roast potatoes and grilled summer vegetables go well with this dish. Tip: Bluefish caught early in the season, though smaller, are much less oily than those caught later in the summer.;

WHOLE GRILLED BLUEFISH



Whole Grilled Bluefish image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole bluefish, cleaned
3 tablespoons, olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
3 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 to 2 lemons, cut in wedges

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.

SUPER SUMMER GRILLED BLUEFISH



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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

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 43m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds bluefish fillets
1 cup orange juice
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dry white wine
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup citrus flavored seafood rub

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

SOY, GINGER AND MUSTARD COATED BLUEFISH WITH GRILLED SCALLIONS



Soy, Ginger and Mustard Coated Bluefish With Grilled Scallions image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 45m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 bluefish fillet (about 1 1/2 pounds)
12 scallions, trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat a charcoal grill. Combine the mustard, soy sauce and ginger and rub the mixture over the flesh side of the bluefish. Let stand for 10 minutes. Place the fish on the grill, flesh side down. Grill for 7 minutes. Carefully turn the fish over and grill until just cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, place the scallions on the grill and grill until tender, about 10 minutes, turning once. Cut the fish in half lengthwise; cut again crosswise, making roughly equal pieces. Place 1 piece of fish and 3 scallions on each of 4 plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 269 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

BLUEFISH GRILLED WITH CAPONATA



Bluefish Grilled With Caponata image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small eggplant, about 10 ounces salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced fennel root
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup diced red onion
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 tablespoons dry red wine
1/4 cup quartered pitted black olives
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
4 bluefish fillets, about 8 ounces each

Steps:

  • Cut the eggplant into a small dice. Place in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon salt. After 30 minutes, rinse, drain and spread the eggplant on several thicknesses of paper towel; roll it up and squeeze out excess moisture.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add the eggplant, fennel, red pepper, onion and garlic. Sauté about 15 minutes, until very tender. In a bowl, whisk the tomato paste and anchovy paste with the wine; stir mixture into vegetables in skillet. Fold in the olives and capers. Remove caponata from heat and fold in the parsley.
  • Prepare a very hot grill or heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush four pieces of heavy-duty foil, about 12 by 18 inches, with remaining oil. Place a bluefish fillet, skin side down, in the center of each. Season each with salt and spread with caponata. Enclose the fillets in foil, leaving some air space; crimp edges tightly to seal.
  • Place packages on the grill, close lid and cook about 10 minutes, or cook in oven directly on rack, about 10 minutes. Remove packages, open them and use a wide spatula to slide each fillet with its topping off the skin, which should stick to the foil. Transfer fish to a serving platter or to four dinner plates.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 435, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 321 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

GRILLED BLUEFISH, RIVIERA STYLE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds whole small baby bluefish (''snappers''); fresh sunfish, sardines or other small fish can be substituted
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon anchovy paste or mashed anchovies
Freshly ground black pepper
2 whole lemons, in wedges
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • The fish should be cleaned and gutted but left whole.
  • Mix the olive oil, lemon juice and anchovy paste together and season this mixture generously with pepper. Rub it over the fish, inside and out. Allow the fish to marinate for one hour.
  • Light the grill and oil the rack or racks. A basket-style rack can be used for grilling the fish.
  • Grill the fish close to very hot coals five to eight minutes on each side. Remove the fish from the grill, arrange on a platter and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 469, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 62 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 389 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Pick the freshest fish: Look for bright, clear eyes, red gills, and a firm body. Avoid fish with dull eyes, slimy skin, or a fishy odor.
  • Clean and prep the fish properly: Remove the scales, guts, and fins. Rinse the fish thoroughly inside and out with cold water. Pat it dry with paper towels.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the fish helps to infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during grilling. Choose a marinade that complements the fish, such as a citrus-based marinade for a light and refreshing flavor, or a herb-based marinade for a more savory flavor.
  • Grill the fish over medium-high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the fish while cooking it through evenly on the inside.
  • Don't overcook the fish: Bluefish cooks quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it to prevent it from drying out. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the fish immediately: Grilled bluefish is best served hot off the grill. Pair it with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

Grilled bluefish is a delicious and healthy summer meal that is easy to prepare. By following these tips, you can grill a perfect bluefish every time. So fire up your grill and enjoy this delicious fish!

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