Fish

Fillet

Bluefish fillet is a boneless side lifted from the frame, pin bones removed or marked. Flesh is grey-blue skin, oily assertive flesh. Must be ultra-fresh; oxidises fast—same-day cook. Pan-sear, grill, bake, or steam depending on thickness; US East Coast grill, smoke, and broil traditions. Keep iced and use soon after thawing. High oil, bold flavour guides whether you cook hot-and-fast or with more basting.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Cuts & parts

Belly

Centre Cut

Dorsal

Loin

Tail

Ventral

Characteristics

Preparations

BakedFreshGrilledSearedSteamed

Traits

Boneless SideCooks EvenlyFirm Or Flaky By SpeciesFreshness CriticalMain YieldPin Bones CheckedVersatile

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 136

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 4.73 g
Saturated Fat 0.99 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.93 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 55.6 mg
Sodium 81.2 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 22 g
Water 68.6 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 136 kcal
Water 68.6 g
Protein 22 g
Fat 4.73 g
- Saturated Fat 0.99 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.93 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
  - Omega-3 0.8 g
Vitamins 41.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.26 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.74 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.42 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.3 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.5 µg
- Vitamin E 0.6 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 435 mg
- Major Minerals 433 mg
  - Calcium 61 mg
  - Sodium 81.2 mg
  - Potassium 291 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Cholesterol 55.6 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.26 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.74 · vitamin-b6: 0.42 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.3 · vitamin-d: 1.5 · vitamin-e: 0.6 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 81.19 · Potassium: 291 · Calcium: 61 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Fillet is primarily muscle—leaner than belly or skin-on cuts of the same species.

History

1900

Bluefish fillets entered urban fish markets as portion-friendly alternatives to whole fish.

1980

Restaurant lines standardised bluefish fillets for consistent cook times.

2000

Frozen-at-sea and aquaculture fillets widened bluefish availability inland.