FRESH MARLIN WITH WHITE WINE, BUTTER AND CAPER SAUCE

FRESH MARLIN WITH WHITE WINE, BUTTER AND CAPER SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

Picked up some beautiful and delicious fresh Marlin for $4.99 per pound.  Simply grilled it and served with a White Wine, Butter and Caper Sauce that was the bomb.  This restaurant quality dinner is not only great tasting but also very inexpensive and healthy.  Entire family loves this.  For the sauce, saute some shallots and garlic in olive oil.  Add White Wine and reduce.  Add Chicken Stock and reduce.  Add Cream and then butter and capers.  Capers provide the salt but you can add to taste.

FRESH MARLIN WITH WHITE WINE, BUTTER AND CAPER SAUCE

A LITTLE HAWAIIAN SALT AND PEPPER - THEN GRILL

FRESH HAWAII MARLIN

GRILLED MARLIN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

GRILLED MARLIN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

DINNER AT HOME

Fresh fish is abundant and inexpensive now so I bought some Marlin that was only $3.  Grilled it and served with an incredible Pineapple Salsa with Balsamic Glaze.  Also made a little sauce using Shallots, Garlic, Olive Oil, White Wine, Butter and Cream.  My Wife cooked Parmesan Crusted Zucchini in the Air Fryer as a side.  This dinner was more than delicious.  It was amazing!

GRILLED MARLIN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

FRESH MARLIN

PINEAPPLE SALSA IN THE MAKING

ADDED A BIT OF BALSAMIC GLAZE TO THE SALSA

THIS PINEAPPLE SALSA ROCKED

GRILLED MARLIN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

GRILLED KAJIKI

GRILLED KAJIKI

DINNER AT HOME

Cooked up some incredibly fresh Kajiki (Blue Marlin) with a sauce using local Mushrooms, Shallots, Garlic, White Wine and Cream.  This fish was delicious.  Perfection!

GRILLED KAJIKI WITH BROCCOLINI AND FOUR CHEESE MASHED POTATOES

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 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!

KAJIKI - PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN

 KAJIKI - PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN

DINNER AT HOME

Enjoyed an incredible dinner of fresh Hawaiian Kajiki (Pacific Blue Marlin) with Mashed Potatoes and fresh carrots and broccoli.  Cooked the Kajiki on an indoor grill pan to sear the outside and get some grill marks.  Then popped it in a 375 degree oven for 3-4 minutes to finish.  Placing the Kajiki in the oven helps keep it moist as if you overcook the fish on an indoor or outdoor grill it will get tough. Made a quick sauce of shallots, garlic, white wine, capers, creme and butter.  Wow this was a flavor bomb worthy of any restaurant in Honolulu.  Nowhere near restaurant prices as the Kajiki was $6.99 per pound which means dinner for three was under $15!.
Click linkS below for more posts and recipes for Marlin;
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/08/grilled-marlin-with-papaya-salsa.html
http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2015/01/grilled-marlin.html

FRESH HAWAII KAJIKI (PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN) WITH SHALLOT, BUTTER AND CAPER SAUCE

FINISH THE KAJIKI IN THE OVEN AND DON'T OVERCOOK AND IT WILL BE MOIST AND DELICIOUS

MARLIN WITH PAPAYA SALSA AND WHITE WINE, SHALLOT AND GARLIC SAUCE

UPDATED VERSION WITH CHEERY TOMATO, SHALLOTS AND GARLIC SAUCE

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

GRILLED MARLIN WITH BABY BOK CHOY

 GRILLED STRIPED MARLIN WITH BABY BOK CHOY

DINNER AT HOME

Trying my best to keep it healthy as we enter the Holiday Season where I know things will get out of control with fat and calories.  We are so lucky to live in Hawaii where fresh fish is usually in abundance.  On this day, our market had fresh Mahi Mahi, Ahi Tuna, Opah, Shark and some really nice looking Striped Marlin for under $8 per pound.  I went with the Marlin.  This is a meaty fish that is like a steak.  It is not fishy and cooks really well on the BBQ.  Just added some salt, pepper, onion powder and olive oil to the fish and then cooked it on the grille for around five minutes on each side.

Served with fresh Baby Bok Choy that we sautéed in garlic, ginger, salt, pepper and a hint of sugar.

Added some sliced carrots to the plate for color but they actually went well with the Bok Choy.
Click link below for more posts and recipes for Marlin;
http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2015/01/grilled-marlin.html

GRILLED MARLIN

FRESH STRIPED MARLIN

SALT, PEPPER, ONION POWDER AND OLIVE OIL 

GRILLED THE MARLIN ON THE BBQ

GRILLED MARLIN WITH BABY BOK CHOY AND CARROTS

FRESH MARLIN SCAMPI WITH FETTUCINI

FRESH MARLIN SCAMPI

WITH FETTUCINI

Fresh Marlin (Au) was on sale for under $5 per pound.  Wanted to do something to kick up the flavor so I bought a Family Brand Hawaiian Style Scampi Marinade that was also on sale.  We had onion, mushrooms and fresh thyme in the refrigerator so I sautéed the onions, added the mushrooms and then deglazed with white wine.  Added some of the Scampi Marinade and fresh thyme to the pan and heated.  Cooked the Fettucini until al dente and added it to the sauce.  I had already grilled the marinated Marlin and it was ready to top the dish.  Finished off the plate with some parsley and tomato for color.  The entire family loved this quick and inexpensive meal.  Under $15 for three.
Click link below for more posts and recipes for Marlin;
http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2015/01/grilled-marlin.html

FRESH MARLIN SCAMPI WITH FETTUCINI

HAWAIIAN STYLE
SCAMPI MARINADE

SAUTED ONIONS, MUSHROOMS, FRESH TYME.
DEGLAZED WITH WHITE WINE AND ADDED SOME SCAMPI MARINADE

MARINATED FRESH MARLIN (AU) FILETS IN
SCAMPI MARINADE FOR ONE HOUR THEN GRILLED

ADDED FETTUCINI PASTA TO ONION, MUSHROOMS AND MARINADE