DINNER AT HOME
Enjoyed this absolutely delicious fresh Ono with a Mango Salsa that really kicked up the flavor level. Added a Balsamic Glaze to the Salsa that was perfect with the fish.
GRILLED ONO WITH MANGO SALSA
Showing posts with label fresh fish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fresh fish. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Sunday, September 28, 2025
PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE - THE KAHALA RESORT
THE KAHALA HOTEL AND RESORT
5000 KAHALA AVENUE
HONOLULU, HI 96816
808-739-8760
The Kahala Resort is my "Happy Place" and there is no other place that I would rather be on Oahu. Love the beauty of the resort and beach here. It is like being on your own island.
Enjoyed a great dinner with guests visiting from Italy. They have never been to Hawaii so I just had to take them to The Kahala to take in the beauty, beach and Dolphin Show.
I loved the Prime Rib Special. Huge portion served with Mashed Potatoes and Creamed Spinach. Delicious!
Click links below to view previous posts on the Plumeria Beach House;
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| PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE AT THE KAHALA |
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| PRIME RIB SPECIAL |
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| PRIME RIB SIDES |
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| CAESAR SALAD WITH FRESH FISH |
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| CRISPY WOK FRIED PRAWNS |
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| MISOYAKI BUTTERFISH |
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| GREAT PRE DINNER DOLPHIN SHOW |
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| OUR GUESTS FROM ITALY LOVING THE KAHALA RESORT |
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
GRILLED SHUTOME
DINNER AT HOME
This dinner was so good because the fish was so fresh. When fish is this fresh you really don't need a lot of seasoning and sauces. Simple Salt, Pepper and maybe a touch of Lemon. Sometimes I serve with a Butter/Cream Sauce but this was just fine without it. Cut like butter and melted in my mouth!
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Saturday, June 5, 2021
GRILLED SHUTOME WITH MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE
DINNER AT HOME
Local fish is scarce in the markets right now in Hawaii. While we normally have many choices, today there were only two. One was fresh Shutome (Swordfish) which is a very meaty steak like fish that is mild in flavor. You really need a good sauce for this fish so I made a Mushroom Cream Sauce with Mushrooms, Shallots, Garlic, Butter, White Wine and
Cream. I reduced the sauce down and it came out perfect. What a perfect match with the Shutome. This was delicious!
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| FRESH GRILLED SHUTOME WITH MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE |
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| FRESH FISH ON THE LANAI |
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| FRESH SHUTOME (SWORDFISH) |
Saturday, March 13, 2021
NICO'S PIER 38
NICO'S PIER 38
1129 N. NIMITZ HWY
HONOLULU, HI 96817
808-540-1377
Back to Nico's for a business lunch. Forget what kind of fish I ordered but it was very thick and dense. I had to use a knife to cut it because it was pretty hard. Served with a Macadamia Nut Cream Sauce. Not bad but not the best I have had at Nico's.
Click link below to view previous post on Nico's Pier 38;
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| FRESH FISH WITH MACADAMIA NUT CREAM SAUCE |
Saturday, February 27, 2021
GRILLED ONO
DINNER AT HOME
Ono is a meaty white fish that has a delicate flavor. Great for grilling or baking. Secret is not to overcook the fish so it stays moist. I paired this super fresh Ono with a sauce made with Garlic, Shallots, White Wine, Chicken Stock, Butter, Salt, Pepper and some Truffle Butter.
Topped with Fried Shallots which are delicious.
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| ONO ON THE LANAI |
Saturday, July 4, 2020
GRILLED OPAH WITH PAPAYA SALSA
GRILLED OPAH WITH PAPAYA SALSA
DINNER AT HOME
This fresh Opah was incredible. Light, moist and full of flavor. Served with a Papaya Salsa with Balsamic reduction and sautéed vegetables. Better than 99.9% of Hawaii restaurants and a dinner that we absolutely loved!
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| FRESH GRILLED OPAH WITH PAPAYA SALSA |
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| OPHA WAS SO MOIST AND FRESH |
Saturday, April 11, 2020
GRILLED OPAH WITH GARLIC, SHALLOT AND CAPER CREAM SAUCE
GRILLED OPAH WITH GARLIC, SHALLOT AND CAPER CREAM SAUCE
DINNER AT HOME
Wow....this was delicious. So blessed to live in Hawaii where we have an abundance of fresh fish.
This Opah was amazing. Grilled and served with a sauce made with garlic, shallots, white wine, chicken stock, capers, lemon juice and butter. Better than any restaurant in Hawaii!
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| GRILLED OPAH WITH GARLIC, SHALLOT AND CAPERS CREAM SAUCE |
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| FRESH HAWAII OPAH |
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| THIS SAUCE MADE THE DISH |
Friday, March 27, 2020
FRESH FISH SANDWICH
FRESH FISH SANDWICH
LUNCH AT HOME
There is a glut of fish on the market in Hawaii. With restaurants and hotels closed due to COVID-19, fish prices have dropped dramatically and the markets are filled with a great selection. I bought some super fresh Monchong and made one of the best Fish Sandwiches I have ever tasted. Grilled the fish and served it on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and a homemade tarter sauce.
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FRESH FISH SANDWICH  |
Saturday, November 24, 2018
FRESH KAJIKI WITH VEGETABLES
FRESH KAJIKI
DINNER AT HOME
Love to keep it simple and grill super fresh fish with vegetables. This dinner looked and tasted so good. So blessed to live in Hawaii where fresh fish is abundant and affordable.
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| FRESH KAJIKI WITH VEGETABLES |
Sunday, August 5, 2018
GRILLED OPAH DINNER
GRILLED OPAH
DINNER AT HOME
Saw this super fresh Opah at the market and just had to buy it. This fish was so fresh and tasted delicious. Served on a bed of Sautéed Hamakua Mushrooms with White Wine, Garlic, Shallots, Cream and Butter Sauce. Sooo good!
GRILLED OPAH
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DOES NOT GET FRESHER THAN THIS
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GRILLED ONO WITH VEGETABLES
GRILLED ONO WITH VEGETABLES
DINNER AT HOME
Another great dinner at home I cooked up for my girls. Grilled Ono with Garlic and Shallot Cream Sauce drizzle and fresh Bok Choi with Bean Sprouts.
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| GRILLED OPAH |
Sunday, March 25, 2012
THE YARD HOUSE WAIKIKI
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| THE YARD HOUSE WAIKIKI |
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| ENTRANCE OF LEWERS BEAUTIFUL BEACH WALK |
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| VERY LOUD DINING ROOM ADJACENT TO GREAT BAR |
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| GREAT STACK OF ONION RINGS |
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| CALAMARI WAS SOFT AND BLAND |
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| COCONUT SHRIMP WERE LARGE AND DELICIOUS |
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| CHCKEN WRAPS |
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| LOBSTER NOODLES |
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| MAHI MAHI CRUSTED WITH MACADAMIA NUTS |
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| MAHI MAHI BLACKENED |
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| CHEESEBURGER WITH FRENCH FRIES |
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| GRILLED FRESH ONO |
Monday, October 24, 2011
HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUKUAPUA'A
HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUAPUA'A
GRAND WAILEA RESORT
WAILEA, MAUI
Was blessed to enjoy a magical evening with my girls on Maui. My girls did not want me to eat alone again so they changed their flight back to Oahu to be able to have dinner with Dad. We were given a $40 discount from the front desk if we dine at the Grand Wailea signature restaurant called Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. My daughter can say this without trying. I get all tied up trying to say it. According to my daughter this is the name of Hawaii's State fish. The restaurant is spectacular. Surrounded by water and overlooking a lagoon and the ocean. Does not really get much better than this in life. Truly amazing setting. The entire family was so relaxed and happy here. Just a wonderful love fest. Service was excellent with no drama or mistakes. The dishes came out within a reasonable time and all were good. We started with the Fresh Island Poke Appetizer ($21). Bright red fresh Ahi Tuna with a bit of Lomi Lomi Salmon at the bottom of the dish. This went down like cold butter. Simple and delicious. The Beet Salad ($12) included a very nice portion of beats and was topped with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts. A light dressing on the greens. Again, very simple and delicious. The Local Lobster and Filet of Beef ($52) was excellent. While the lobster was a bit dried from being cooked on the grill, the drawn butter helped to boost the flavor. The steak was about 5 oz. Perfect size for me. Cooked to a perfect medium rare and served with one of the best peppercorn sauces I have ever tasted. Sides of asparagus and mashed potatoes were included. The Rack of Lamb ($40) was charred to perfection and got two thumbs up from Keli. The Hawaiian Sea Bass stuffed with Crab ($34) was one of the best fish dishes my wife has ever tasted. She loved it and finished the entire plate. All this while overlooking a beautiful lagoon and the ocean. Truly a magical evening that I will never forget. Our family all knew how blessed this moment in time was for us. We savored it. We gave thanks for it.   |
| SURROUNDED BY WATER, WATER FALLS AND SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS |
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| AS THE SUN SETS - THE ATMOSPHERE CHANGES |
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| ADDING MY OWN BEAUTIES TO THE LANDSCAPE |
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| WHAT IS THAT WORD: HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUAPUA'A |
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| KELI FEEDS THE FISH BEFORE DINNER |
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| FRESH BAKED TARO AND ONION ROLLS |
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| ISLAND FRESH POKE |
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| BEET SALAD |
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| CRAB STUFFED HAWAIIAN SEA BASS (HAPU) |
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| ISLAND LOBSTER WITH FILET |
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| RACK OF LAMB |
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| LOBSTERS SWIM BELOW THE RESTAURANT |
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| CHOOSE YOUR OWN LOBSTER BY SIZE |
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| PAY BY THE POUND - THIS ONE IS FOUR POUNDS |
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| LARGE CRATES OF LOBSTERS LIFTED FROM TANK |
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