Fish

Bluefish


Rating: Good Alternative
The U.S. Atlantic bluefish population has been caught faster than it can reproduce, resulting in an overfished status.


Market Names:
Blue, Hatteras Blue, Chopper


Consumer Notes:
Bluefish is known by a number of different names: blue, chopper, elf, fatback, greenfish, Hatteras blue, horse mackerel, skipjack, slammer, snap mackerel, taylor and snapper (a small bluefish).


Health Alert:
Environmental Defense Fund has issued a health advisory for bluefish due to high levels of PCBs and mercury.


Summary:
Bluefish is a migratory, open-ocean fish found worldwide. Until the 1990s, bluefish was primarily recreational fish; in recent years, the recreational catch has declined, but the commercial catch has remained relatively constant.


Most bluefish are caught commercially with gillnets and there is a concern about the bycatch of marine mammals. However, gillnets used to catch bluefish are generally small-mesh nets, which have the lowest marine mammal bycatch rates of all gillnet mesh sizes.

Bluefish Recepis:

1.Blue Fish On Barbecue

2 blue fish, at least 2 lb. each after cleaned
6 oz. white wine
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, or more if desired
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. marjoram spice
1 1/2 lb. fresh plump or regular tomatoes, chopped
4 tbsp. olive oil

Use double layer aluminum foil and shape into an oblong pan with 2 inch sides. Place fish into it. Place all ingredients over both fish evenly and cover with foil. Use low heat on barbecue grill. Cook 30 minutes, on gas grill. When fork goes easily through fish it is done. Remove and serve. Makes 6-8 servings.

NOTE: If using charcoal grill, make sure the coals are white before placing the fish on the grill. Cook for 25-30 minutes. NOTE: To remove skin from tomatoes drop tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then place them in cold water for couple minutes, then skin can be removed.

2.Baked Bluefish

3 lb Bluefish fillets
1/4 c White wine vinegar
1 Bermuda onion -- sliced
1/4 ts Peppercorns
1/4 ts Allspice
1/2 c Sour cream

Place bluefish fillets in a shallow ceramic or enameled baking dish. Combine vinegar, onions, peppercorns, and allspice. Pour over fillet, turning to coat. Marinate, skin side up, at room temperature, for 1 hour. Pour off vinegar, but not onions or spices. Turn skin side down and spread top with sour cream. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork.

3.Bluefish with Mayonnaise
Bluefish fillet (as much as you need)
Onions
Green (bell) peppers
Mayonnaise

Finely mince onions and green peppers.

Score the top of the bluefish. Rub onions and peppers into fish. Rub mayonnaise on top.

Bake for 15-20 min. at 350 degrees F.
 
 That's all for now, enjoy!!!