Broiled Bluefish Fillets With Fennel Mayonnaise Recipes

BLUEFISH WITH FENNEL AND TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Discard the feathery green tops of the fennel, core and cut the bulb into 1inch pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a 9inch skillet. Add the fennel, garlic, orange rind, fennel seeds, liquor, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer, over medium heat for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes add the tomatoes, recover and simmer for 10 minutes longer. Remove the cover and check the liquid in the pan. If there is a good deal remaining, evaporate it until the mixture look syrupy. Remove the orange rind. Turn the heat off and stir in the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper; cool to room temperature.
• Season the bluefish fillets with salt and pepper, and set them, skin side down in a generously buttered baking/serving dish large enough to hold the fillets in a single layer. Spoon the cooled vegetable mixture over the fish, cover with foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.
• To bake and serve, remove the fish from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and bake 20 to 25 minutes covered with foil until the center no longer looks translucent but opaque. Remove from oven and serve; garnish with yellow bell pepper and chives.

BROILED BLUEFISH FILLETS WITH FENNEL MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• 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.

BROILED FISH WITH BRAISED FENNEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season the fish with salt and pepper, the juice of half a lemon and place the leaves from the fennel bulbs in the cavity. Dot with butter and close the cavity. Set aside at room temperature.
• Cut the fennel into quarters. Butter a baking dish, add a dash of oil and cover with a piece of foil. Cook the fennel for about 20 minutes, or until browned and tender.
• When the fennel is almost done, broil the fish for a few minutes on each side (the length of time will depend upon the thickness of the flesh). Serve on a large heated platter, with the pieces of fennel arranged around the fish.

SUZANNE HART'S BLUEFISH WITH GARLIC MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Broil the garlic cloves until they are tender, peel the skins and mash to a paste.
• Add the paste, vermouth and horseradish to the mayonnaise. Stir in the cream and blend well.
• Select a flame-proof baking dish large enough to hold fish in one layer. Coat both sides of the fillets with the garlic mayonnaise and place in the dish, skin side down. Place under broiler about 5 inches from the heat. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
• Sprinkle with tarragon and serve immediately. Serve additional garlic mayonnaise on the side.

BROILED BLUEFISH WITH TOMATO AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Line rack of a broiler pan with foil.
• Put fish skin sides down on foil and sprinkle with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, and chives in a small bowl. Spread evenly over fish, then cover with tomato slices, overlapping slightly, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Broil fish 3 to 4 inches from heat until just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.

MAYONNAISE BAKED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place fish, in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.
• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, butter, onion, cheese, lemon juice, Old Bay, and pepper. Mix until a thick paste is formed.
• Spread mixture evenly over fish filets, then top with bread crumbs.
• Bake for about 10 minutes, or until fish is flaky.
• To finish cooking, place fish under the broiler, for another 2-3 minutes, or until fish is golden brown.