Fish Type

Bluefish

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound bluefish fillets
  • 4 TBSPs olive oil
  • 2 TBSPs blackening spices or more
  • 1 TBSP butter or more
  • 1 squeeze lime wedge or lemon wedges, or more

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Rinse bluefish fillets and pat dry with a paper towel
  2. Lightly coat the fillets with about 1 TBSP of olive oil
  3. Sprinkle the fillets liberally with the blackening spices, coating both sides
  4. Heat the remaining olive oil over high heat in a cast iron pan
  5. When the pan is good and hot, add the fillets skin side down and fry for about 4-5 minutes, until browned. Be careful as the hot oil may splatter when adding the fillets. Do not move the fillets around the pan.
  6. Flip and fry the other side, about 2-3 minutes, or until well-browned.
  7. To test for doneness, stick a fork through the fillet. It should pass through easily without resistance.
  8. Remove the fillets from the pan and add a pat of butter on top.
  9. Season with lime or lemon juice and fresh herbs of your choice.
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