Bluefish is an aggressive predatory species found in temperate and subtropical waters around the world. Its flesh is darker and more assertive in flavour than most white fish — oily, rich, and distinctly “fishy” in a way that divides opinion. Fans love its intensity; others find it overpowering.
The key to good bluefish is freshness. The high oil content means the flesh deteriorates faster than leaner species, and stale bluefish is genuinely unpleasant. When fresh, it’s excellent grilled, smoked, or baked with bold accompaniments — garlic, chilli, mustard, or citrus all work well to complement its strong character.
Bluefish is more commonly associated with the Atlantic coast of the Americas than with Australian cooking, but it appears in some regional fisheries and is worth trying for anyone who enjoys full-flavoured seafood.
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Nutrition (per 100g)
1 fillet is about 150 g — roughly 190 kcal of this.
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