Cracker Crumb Blue Fish Filets Recipe

Name: Cracker Crumb Blue Fish Filets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup warm bacon fat; 1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup); 1 cup washed and finely diced celery; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1/4 cup chopped dill; 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups unsalted chowder crackers, finely crumbled; 2 pounds small blue fish filets, about 4 to 5 filets; 3 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup warm bacon fat
1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup washed and finely diced celery
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup chopped dill
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups unsalted chowder crackers, finely crumbled
2 pounds small blue fish filets, about 4 to 5 filets
3 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
In a saute pan over medium heat, heat the bacon fat.
3
Add onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until caramelized.
4
Add celery and cook for 5 minutes more.
5
Add sherry, stir and reduce by half.
6
Add the dill, celery salt and pepper, and combine well.
7
Add crackers and stir to combine.
8
Remove mixture from the heat and cool.
9
Brush skin of fish with olive oil.
10
Season small bluefish filets with salt and pepper.
11
Place 1/4 cup of the stuffing into center of each filet.
12
Fold/roll tail over to encircle stuffing.
13
Hold stuffed filets closed with tooth pick in center.
14
Place filets in buttered baking dish, skin side down.
15
Drizzle any remaining oil over top.
16
Roast in oven for 16 minutes or until center is cooked to 145 degrees.
17
Serve with drawn butter.

197

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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: 1/4 cup warm bacon fat, 1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup), 1 cup washed and finely diced celery, 1/2 cup dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Cracker Crumb Blue Fish Filets 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.

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Cracker Crumb Blue Fish Filets

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