GRILLED MARLIN WITH AVOCADO, CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALSA

DINNER AT HOME

Super fresh Marlin from Hawaiian waters made this dinner fantastic.  When the fish is this fresh it makes all the difference in the world.  Simply seasoned, grilled and served with a light and flavorful Avocado, Corn and Black Bean Salsa.

GRILLED MARLIN

GRILLED MARLIN WITH VEGETABLES

DINNER AT HOME

Super fresh local Marlin and fresh veggies.  A simple delicious dinner at home.

MARLIN WITH VEGETABLES

FRESH MARLIN WITH BUERRE BLANC SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

I came home from a day in Kona and the Wife prepared this delicious dinner with super fresh Marlin (Kajiki).  One of the tastiest Marlin dinners ever!

FRESH MARLIN WITH BUERRE BLANC SAUCE

 

GRILLED MARLIN WITH PAPAYA SALSA

DINNER AT HOME

This was hands down one of the best fish dinners I have ever prepared.  Absolutely delicious. Served with Papaya Salsa and a Lemon Beurre Blanc sauce.

GRILLED MARLIN WITH PAPAYA SALSA

FRESH HAWAII MARLIN

GRILLED MARLIN WITH CHERRY, SUN DRIED TOMATO AND GARLIC SAUCE

GRILLED MARLIN WITH CHERRY, SUN DRIED TOMATO AND GARLIC SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME 

Fresh Marlin was on sale for $6.99 per pound so I grabbed a pound and made this delicious restaurant quality meal for under $15 for three.  Marlin is a meaty and firm fish that really needs a sauce.  I sautéed lots of Garlic and Shallots then added Sun Dried Tomato Paste and Sun Dried Tomatoes.  Stirred it all for about a minute and then added Cherry Tomatoes that I had cut in half.  I let the Cherry Tomatoes cook for a few minutes then added white wine.  Reduced and then added a little lemon juice and butter.  Salt and Pepper to taste.  Simple and delicious!

GRILLED MARLIN WITH CHERRY, SUN DRIED TOMATO AND GARLIC SAUCE

SEARED AHI AND GRILLED MARLIN ON THE LANAI

GRILLED MARLIN WITH GARLIC GINGER CREAM SAUCE

GRILLED MARLIN WITH GARLIC GINGER CREAM SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME 

I used the same piece of Marlin that we picked up for $3.49 per pound and made Fish Tostadas out of to make dinner the next night.  Had enough Marlin left to make two Grilled Filets.  Served with a Garlic Ginger Cream Sauce with Bok Choy and Carrots sautéed in Garlic and Ginger.  So good!

GRILLED MARLIN WITH GARLIC GINGER CREAM SAUCE

FRESH HAWAII MARLIN

GRILLED MARLIN - DINNER AT HOME

GRILLED MARLIN

DINNER AT HOME 

Love it when I visit the market and find fresh fish that looks delicous even in the cooler.  This week I found a nice chunk of Marlin that was perfectly pink and thick.  One piece was enough to feed the entire family.  I grilled the Marlin on an indoor grill pan and then finished it in a 350 degree oven for around 10 minutes.  The fish was cooked to perfection leaving just a hint of pink in the middle.  The one thing you do  not want to do with Marlin is overcook it.  It is a firm and meaty fish and can become dry if you cook it too long.  Marlin has a mild flavor and it is always good to serve it with a sauce.  I sautéed shallots and garlic in a little bit of olive oil and butter.  Deglazed with white wine and then added some chicken stock.  Reduced and finished with a little more butter, lemon juice, capers and pepper.  No need to add salt as the capers take care of that.  Served up with some Garlic Mashed Potatoes because I ruined the rice that I was going to serve with this dish.
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GRILLED MARLIN

THIS LARGE PIECE OF MARLIN WAS AROUND $10 AND WAS ENOUGH FOR DINNER FOR 3

ALMOST 1" THICK PIECE OF LOCAL FRESH MARLIN

GRILLED FOR A FEW MINUTES ON EACH SIDE

BOTH SIDES GRILLED AND THEN POP IN 350 DEGREE OVEN FOR AROUND 10 MINUTES

FINISHED MARLIN LOOKED AND TASTED DELICIOUS

MADE SIMPLE SAUCE OF WHITE WINE, BUTTER, CHICKEN STOCK, SHALLOTS AND GARLIC.
ADDED LEMON JUICE, MORE BUTTER CAPERS AT THE END

GREAT TASTING FRESH MARLIN DINNER WITH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES AND BEETS

SAW THESE INCREDIBLE FRESH FILETS AND HAD TO COOK THIS AGAIN

COLOR AND TEXTURE WERE AMAZING

GARLIC, SHALLOTS, LEMON JUICE, WHITE WINE, WHIPPING CREAM, CAPERS 
AND CHICKEN STOCK (NOT SHOWN)

SAUTE SHALLOTS AND GARLIC IN A LITTLE BUTTER AND OLIVE OIL

COOK UNTIL TENDER

DEGLAZE WITH WHITE WINE AND REDUCE

ADDED CHICKEN STOCK AND REDUCED

COOKED FRESH MARLIN ON INDOOR GRILL PAN

SEAR BOTH SIDES OF THE MARLIN AND THEN PLACE IN 350 DEGREE OVEN FOR 8-10 MINUTES

ADDED CREAM, BUTTER AND CAPERS TO SAUCE

SAUCE IS READY

TOOK FISH OUT OF THE OVEN AND LET FINISH ON THE GRILL PAN.
YOU CAN SEE THE NICE PINK COLOR

THIS IS A FANTASTIC RECIPE THAT IS QUICK AND EASY!