How to Make Baked Bluefish - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and healthy way to prepare bluefish, then look no further than this baked bluefish recipe. Bluefish is a popular and flavorful fish that is often caught in coastal waters, and this recipe is a perfect way to showcase its rich and buttery flavor.

When it comes to cooking fish, baking is often one of the easiest and most foolproof methods. It's a great way to ensure that your fish stays moist and tender, while also allowing the flavors to meld together ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds bluefish fillets
  • 1 (8 ounce) container herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • 10 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 4 sprigs fresh dill weed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with a lightly greased double thickness of aluminum foil.
  • Trim bluefish of all dark meat. Rinse in cold water, then dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place stuffing mix into a medium bowl. Stir in boiling water and 8 tablespoons melted butter until combined. Spread stuffing evenly over the prepared foil. Place fillets on top of stuffing. Brush fillets with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with minced onion. Top with dill sprigs, then crimp together the edges of the foil to seal.
  • Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and continue to bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 30 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    543 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 372mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 698mg