Mediterranean Bluefish recipe – grilled on all types of grills (gas, electric or charcoal) for a perfect, easy (summer) dinner for the family. Perfect as a quick weekday dinner, served with a simple tomato salad on the side. Ideal as a meal on a camping trip.
Today we’re grilling up a lovely fish dish. If you’ve never tried bluefish – and you’re generally a fan of fish – you might just fall for this one. Some folks say bluefish has a strong “fishy” flavor, which I always find a bit funny… it is fish, after all. The trick? A quick marinade in citrus juice, like lemon, which tames the flavor beautifully and leaves you with a mild, deliciously balanced fishy hit.
If you are a fan of grilled fish, check out my recipes for GREEK GRILLED SEA BREAM (TSIPOURA) or GREEK-STYLE MACKEREL FILLETS (GRILLED).
Behind the Bites: Bluefish inhabit pelagic waters along continental shelves in various regions, including the Atlantic, Indian Oceans, and the Mediterranean. The one we buy most often comes from Spain.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Bluefish fillets – from whole fish (we make it into fillets ourselves)
- Lemon juice – organic is best
- Oregano, dried is best
- Olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
How to cook grilled bluefish?
1st: Prepare bluefish fillets. Marinate with lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Leave in the fridge for 10-20 minutes.
2nd: Preheat grill and cook on medium to high temperature until cooked on both sides. Serve immediately.
What to serve with grilled bluefish?
Personally, I prefer a vegetable salad on the side, or grilled veggies to accompany this lovely fish meal.
Mediterranean Grilled Bluefish Recipe
Equipment
- 1 grill
- 1 small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4-6 bluefish fillets, (approx. 800 g/1.8 pounds)
- 1 large lemon, juice needed
- 2 tbsp. oregano, dried
- 6 tbsp. olive oil
- pinch of sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- First, prepare the bluefish fillets (if cleaning fish yourself) and set aside. Fillets should be thin and possibly the same size.
- Next, in a small bowl combine lemon juice, oregano, olive oil, sea salt and pepper. Coat fish fillets on each side and refrigerate (optional) for 10 to 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, preheat your grill. Next, grill fillets on each side (medium to high heat). Start with placing fish with skin down onto the grill first, then turn around and cook through until meat is golden. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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