Bluefish

Fish

Bluefish

Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) is a voracious, oily Atlantic game fish with grey-blue skin and rich, assertive flesh. Flavour is strong and fine when ultra-fresh; it oxidises and turns fishy quickly, so ice and same-day cookery matter. Popular on the US East Coast for grilling, smoking, and broiling. Remove the dark lateral line if it tastes too strong. Acidic marinades, tomato, and bold herbs partner well. Not a mild white-fish substitute—lean into the oiliness with high heat and bright sides.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BlanchedChilledCuredDicedDriedFermentedFreshFrozenGrilledHalvedMincedPickledRoastedSaltedSlicedSmokedSteamedWhole

Provenance

ASC CertifiedDay BoatFree SwumHand FilletedHook and LineLine-CaughtMSC CertifiedOrganicPole-CaughtResponsibly SourcedSeasonalSustainable

Sources

AquacultureIndoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

DarkFirmMoistOilyPungentRich

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 133

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 5.36 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.99 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.1 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
  • Cholesterol 54.4 mg
  • Sodium 78.5 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 18.8 g
  • Water 67.9 g
Detailed nutrients

Fish flesh is lean to oily depending on species; marine omega-3s rise in fatty fish.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Bluefish.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

US

Atlantic coastal communities fished abundant bluefish runs for fresh and smoked food.

US

East Coast sport and commercial fisheries made bluefish a regional summer staple.

Stock swings taught cooks to prize absolute freshness for bluefish quality.

Chefs revived local bluefish on seasonal menus with careful handling techniques.

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