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 PAPAYA SALSA

GRILLED MARLIN WITH PAPAYA SALSA

DINNER AT HOME

Another restaurant quality meal at home for around $10 for two.  This super fresh Marlin was delicious.  Served with Papaya Salsa and a White Wine, Shallot and Garlic Cream Sauce. 

GRILLED MARLIN WITH PAPAYA SALSA

SUPER FRESH MARLIN WAS UNDER $7

DELICIOUS MARLIN DINNER ON THE LANAI

GRILLED MARLIN WITH PAPAYA SALSA

GRILLED MARLIN WITH PAPAYA SALSA

DINNER AT HOME

Shocked to see super fresh Hawaiian Marlin for $3.99 per pound.  This is a super low price for some super fresh fish.  Three thick filets cost a total of $6 so this dinner was a bargain.  Grilled the Marlin on an Indoor Grill Pan and then finished in a 350 degree oven for around ten minutes.  The Marlin was moist and delicious.  So important not to overcook Marlin as it will get tough.  We had a light pink middle that was perfect.  Since Marlin has a mild flavor you need a good sauce or in this case a fresh Papaya Salsa with Tomato, Onion, Cilantro and Papaya.  Added a bit of Balsamic Vinegar to the Salsa to increase flavor.  This Salsa is a perfect compliment to the Marlin and also tastes great with rice.  Served with Jasmine Rice and Baby Bok Choy sautéed with shallots and garlic. This was an absolutely delicious and healthy meal for three that was under $10 total.  

GRILLED MARLIN WITH PAPAYA SALSA

ANOTHER DAY AT THE MARKET AND MARLIN WAS STILL $3.99 PER POUND

SO FRESH AND INEXPENSIVE

GRILLED MARLIN WITH WHITE WINE, BUTTER, CREAM, SHALLOTS AND GARLIC SAUCE.

AWESOME MEAL FOR THREE FOR UNDER $10!

GRILLED STRIPED MARLIN

GRILLED STRIPED MARLIN

DINNER AT HOME

When I saw fresh Marlin for $4.99 per pound I grabbed it.  This is a great price on a delicious fish.  Cooked up this great dinner in just a few minutes and the family loved it.  Made the sauce because I had Italian Parsley and Cilantro in the fridge.  Also had a bunch of cabbage so I made some delicious Cole Slaw.  Enjoying great fresh fish like this is another reason we say "lucky to live Hawaii"

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UPDATED 2020 RECIPE WITH WHITE WINE, BUTTER AND CAPER SAUCE

FRESH MARLIN FOR $4.99 PER POUND IS A BARGAIN

FRESH STRIPED MARLIN

CILANTRO, PARSLEY, GARLIC, SPICES, OLIVE OIL, LEMON JUICE AND A LITTLE RED BELL PEPPER

GRILLED FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE AND THEN FINISHED IN 375 DEGREE OVEN FOR 10 MINUTES.  COATED BOTH SIDES OF FISH WITH SALT AND PEPPER BEFORE COOKING AND THEN PUT A PAT OF BUTTER ON THE FISH BEFORE PLACING IN THE OVEN

FRESH MARLIN DINNER FOR THREE FOR AROUND $10

MARLIN COOKED TO PERFECTION

MARLIN IS A FIRM AND MEATY FISH.  DO NOT OVERCOOK AND ADD A SAUCE TO KICK UP FLAVOR

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.
Click link below for more posts and recipes for Marlin;
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/05/fresh-marlin-with-white-wine-butter-and.html
http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2015/01/grilled-marlin.html

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!

GRILLED FRESH MARLIN WITH SHALLOTS, GARLIC AND BUTTER SAUCE

GRILLED MARLIN

DINNER AT HOME

So lucky to be able to enjoy really incredible fresh fish from waters around Hawaii.

Marlin is a beefy fish with delicate flavor.  It is great for the grill as long as you do not overcook it.

The fish can dry out quickly and become quite tough so I watch it closely and leave just a hint of pink in the middle.  Adding a sauce can really add flavor to Marlin.  For this dinner, I sauteed some shallots and garlic and then de-glazed with a touch of white wine.  After the wine reduced I added some chicken stock and reduced again.  To finish the sauce I added some butter and fresh thyme that a friend gave me from her garden.  The Marlin and sauce were delicious, light and fresh.

Click link below for more posts and recipes for Marlin;

http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2015/01/grilled-marlin.html

FRESH HAWAII GRILLED MARLIN WITH VEGETABLES

TOPPED MARLIN WITH SHALLOT, GARLIC, BUTTER, CHICKEN STOCK AND WHITE
WINE REDUCTION ALONG WITH SOME FRESH THYME 

GRILLED STRIPED MARLIN - DINNER AT HOME

 GRILLED STRIPED MARLIN

DINNER AT HOME

Still trying to eat healthier and reduce fat and calories.  Our local supermarket had some really fresh looking Marlin that was labeled "Auction Fresh".  This caught my eye because I love fresh local fish.  At $8.99 per pound this was much less than Mahi Mahi or the Ono we enjoyed on another night.  The 1.3 pound portion for $11.78 was enough to feed our family of three so our entire meal was around $18.  Grilled the Marlin on an Indoor Grill Pan and served it with some Tandoori rice and sautéed carrots, baby bok choy and bean sprouts.  Great low fat dinner that was delicious!

GRILLED MARLIN WITH BABY BOK CHOY, CARROTS, BEAN SPROUTS WITH TANDOORI RICE

FRESH AU STEAK - NARAGI STRIPED MARLIN U.S.A. WILD

AUCTION FRESH LABEL AT TIMES SUPERMARKET CAUGHT MY EYE

NICE PIECE OF FISH FOR $12 WAS ENOUGH FOR FAMILY OF THREE

SIMPLE FRESH LOCAL INGREDIENTS