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BAKED BLUEFISH
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). This recipe references the Baked Shad recipe on page 55
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Original Historical Recipe
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Original Ingredients
- bluefish
Original Instructions
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Baked the same as Baked Shad—see page 55
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Chef Cecil's Modern Tips
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Bluefish's rich, oily flesh benefits from high-heat baking, which renders excess fat while creating a flavorful crust through the Maillard reaction. The firm texture of bluefish holds up well to dry-heat cooking methods, and its natural oils keep the flesh moist during baking. Since bluefish can have a strong flavor due to its high oil content, proper preparation (removing dark bloodline meat and using acidic ingredients) helps mellow any fishiness while the baking process concentrates savory flavors.
Make Ahead
The fish can be cleaned, scaled, and prepared (bloodline removed) up to 4 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Any stuffing or accompanying sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated separately. Bring fish to room temperature before baking.
Storage
Store leftover cooked bluefish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Due to its high oil content, bluefish doesn't reheat well and is best enjoyed cold or at room temperature in salads or fish cakes. Do not freeze cooked bluefish as the texture will become unpleasantly mushy.
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