Bluefish
Also known as: Tailor, Snapper, Baby blues, Choppers, Elfs
Pomatomus saltatrix
Availability
Fresh year-round, but varies by area. Not available frozen. Buy in season (May to November for NY), and plan to cook within a day of purchase.
Taste/Texture
Rich, full flavor. The larger the fish, the more pronounced the taste. A strong-flavored, dark strip of meat on the fillet may be removed before cooking. Coarse, moist meat with edible skin.
Source
U.S. wild-caught from Massachusetts to Florida.
Health Benefits
Bluefish are a good source of selenium, niacin, vitamin B12, magnesium, and potassium.
