GRILLED OPAH AND ASPARAGUS

DINNER AT HOME

The fresh fish selection at the market on this day was not too good.  Best looking fish was Opah which is great for grilling because it is very meaty.  Served with a Sweet Potato Puree and grilled Asparagus.

Also made a White Wine Butter and Caper Sauce.  When grilling Opah you really need some kind of sauce to compliment the flavor of the fish.  The fish is thick and a bit oily but delicious when grilled properly and served with a nice sauce.

GRILLED OPAH AND ASPARAGUS

FRESH OPAH ON THE LANAI

FRESH HAWAIIAN OPAH

HAWAIIAN SALT, PEPPER AND FLAVOR GOD LEMON AND GARLIC SEASONING

GRILLED OPAH

 

GRILLED OPAH WITH MUSHROOM GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

 GRILLED OPAH WITH MUSHROOM GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

When I saw super fresh Opah (Moonfish) at the supermarket for about $8 per pound I had to grab a few pieces for dinner.  The bright red flesh looked like sashimi grade quality and I knew this had to be good.  We walked over to the produce department and I saw that mushrooms were on sale so I grabbed a bag.  Came up with a sauce that I used previously with Opah and it was delicious.  So delicious that after about two bites of this dinner my Daughter said that this "is now her favorite dish".  I would have to agree, the flavor of the fish and sauce were perfect together and this was a restaurant quality meal at a fraction of the price.  Opah or Moonfish is a firm white fish with a mild flavor.  If you can come up with a nice sauce this is a fish that the entire family will enjoy.
Click links below for more Opah recipes;
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2016/09/grilled-opah-with-papaya-salsa_10.html
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2014/10/grilled-opah-moonfish.html
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2014/04/grilled-opah.html
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2012/10/fresh-island-opah-and-mahi-mahi-dinner.html

GRILLED OPAH WITH MUSHROOM GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

FRESH HAWAIIAN OPAH (MOONFISH)

MUSHROOM GARLIC CREAM SAUCE.
SAUTE GARLIC AND SHALLOTS IN OLIVE OIL AND TABLESPOON OF BUTTER.  ADD MUSHROOMS
AND COOK A BIT.  ADD WHITE WINE AND REDUCE.  ADD CREAM AND A LITTLE MORE BUTTER AND SOME SALT AND PEPPER.

GRILLED THE OPAH ON INDOOR GRILL PAN

GRILLED OPAH WITH MUSHROOM GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

MADE THS DISH AGAIN AND IT WAS SO DELICIOUS!

GRILLED OPAH WITH PAPAYA SALSA

GRILLED OPAH (MOONFISH) WITH PAPAYA SALSA

DINNER AT HOME

Whipped this delicious dish up in only minutes after finding super fresh Opah (Moonfish) at

Foodland Farms.  At $7.99 per pound it was a bargain compared to Mahi Mahi which was $17 per pound.  This Opah was so fresh and went perfectly with a quick Papaya Salsa made with Red Onion, local Kamuela Tomatoes, Papaya and Cilantro.  I added salt, pepper and a few dashes of Balsamic Vinegar to the Salsa and placed it on top of the fish.  DELICIOUS!!!!!

Click links below for more great Opah (Moonfish) recipes;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2017/04/grilled-opah-with-mushroom-garlic-cream.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2014/10/grilled-opah-moonfish.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2012/10/fresh-island-opah-and-mahi-mahi-dinner.html

GRILLED OPAH WITH PAPAYA SALSA