Awesome Bluefish

[Otter]

I tried this last night w/ the blues from AI this weekend. Soaked em' in milk overnight to pull the blood out first. Me and the wife both loved em', didn't taste gamey at all. Would probably work well with any fish or even chicken. I know broiled mayo sounds weird but it actually holds up well and forms a sort of soft crust.

BROILED BLUEFISH FILLETS WITH FENNEL MAYONNAISE

two 8-ounce skinless bluefish or mackerel fillets

For fennel mayonnaise:
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 large garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice


Preheat broiler and oil a shallow baking pan large enough to hold fillets in one layer.
Make fennel mayonnaise:

In a dry small skillet toast fennel seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant. Mince fennel seeds and garlic with salt and in a small bowl stir together with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper to taste.

Arrange fillets in pan and spread fennel mayonnaise evenly over tops. Broil fillets 3 inches from heat until just cooked through, about 7 minutes.

Serves 2.

[Anthony]

Epicurious huh :D? This is what I do for my blues as well.

[Otter]

Epicurious huh :D? This is what I do for my blues as well.

yup ya got me, between that and allrecipes get some great ideas.

[RuddeDogg]

I haven't really found a blue recipe that I like but this sounds good. I've heard that fennel can be over bearing. How is it in this recipe?

[Otter]

use as little or as much fennel as you want. I added in a little chopped garlic too. mmmmmm

[fyremanjef]

I smoked my blues on the grill after bleeding, and soaking in salt water and then marinating in Vinagrette salad dressing. Had a nice smokey flavor. Will have to try the broiling with mayo next time.

Jeff