Bluefish with Grape Leaves Recipe

Name: Bluefish with Grape Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 brined grape leaves, rinsed and stemmed; Two 6-ounce skinless bluefish fillets; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, mashed to a paste; 1 anchovy fillet, mashed; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 2/3 cup red seedless grapes, halved; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

6 brined grape leaves, rinsed and stemmed
Two 6-ounce skinless bluefish fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, mashed to a paste
1 anchovy fillet, mashed
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2/3 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

1
Light a grill.
2
Arrange 3 of the grape leaves so they're overlapping; repeat with the remaining leaves.
3
Cut off the red flesh from the underside of each fish fillet.
4
Set the fish on the leaves and season with salt and pepper.
5
Enclose the fish in the leaves and brush each fillet with 1/2 tablespoon of the oil.
6
In a bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the garlic, anchovy, herbs and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
7
In a small bowl, toss the grapes with the onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
In a perforated grill pan, grill the grapes and onions until softened, 4 minutes; transfer to the lemon dressing and toss.
10
Grill the wrapped fish over high heat, turning once, until the fish is just cooked, 6 minutes.
11
Serve with the onions and grapes.

351

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 brined grape leaves, rinsed and stemmed, Two 6-ounce skinless bluefish fillets, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Bluefish with Grape Leaves falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bluefish with Grape Leaves

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