Creamy Barbecued Bluefish Recipe

Name: Creamy Barbecued Bluefish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds fillets of bluefish or, if preferred, mackerel; Kosher salt to taste; Ground black pepper to taste; Extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced very thin; 1 medium tomato, sliced thin; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 1/2-inch by 3-inch by 1/4-inch slab of cream cheese, broken into small pieces; 1 lemon, halved, one half left intact and the other sliced thin; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1
Start grill or preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Rinse fillets, and pat dry.
3
Season liberally with salt and pepper.
4
Take two large sheets of aluminum foil and curl up the edges, making a tray large enough to hold fish and other ingredients.
5
Rub foil with olive oil.
6
Spread a third of the onion slices on the foil, followed by a third of the tomato slices.
7
Place fillets over tomato and onion layers.
8
Place remaining onion over fillets, and dot evenly with mayonnaise.
9
Dot cream cheese pieces over onions.
10
Squeeze juice of intact half lemon over everything.
11
Remove stray lemon pits.
12
Place remaining tomatoes over onions and fish.
13
Salt again.
14
Lay lemon slices over and around fish.
15
Cover loosely with foil, and place on hot grill or in oven.
16
Cook 12 to 15 minutes, or until fish is cooked through.
17
Remove foil tray from grill or oven, and dot fish with butter.
18
Serve with some of the juices.

198

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds fillets of bluefish or, if preferred, mackerel, Kosher salt to taste, Ground black pepper to taste, Extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Barbecued Bluefish 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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Creamy Barbecued Bluefish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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