Baked Blackfish with Stuffing
Baked Blackfish with Stuffing is a classic American East Coast dish featuring a whole or filleted blackfish (tautog) baked with a savory, often bread-based stuffing. The stuffing typically includes ingredients like breadcrumbs, onions, celery, herbs, and sometimes seafood like clams or oysters, reflecting coastal culinary traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the fish and moderate in fat, especially if the stuffing includes butter or oil. It provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-500 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Selenium | 40 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.2 g |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
Per 1 fillet with stuffing (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple in New England and Mid-Atlantic seafood cuisine, often associated with home cooking and local fisheries. Nutritionally, the combination of fish and stuffing creates a balanced meal, but the sodium content can be high depending on the stuffing ingredients.
