Opah is the perfect fish for grilling. It is a firmer fleshed fish, so it can hold up to the high heat and grill.

I recently got this opah filet from OC Wild Seafood. If you are local to Orange County and get the chance to get your hands on opah, you must try it!

  • SERVINGS:  1
  • PREP TIME: 5 Mins
  • COOK TIME: 15 Mins
  • TOTAL TIME: 20 Min

This is a super simple meal that is delicious and highlights how great the flavor of opah is!

Ingredients:

  • 1 opah filet
  • salt and pepper
  • squeeze of one lemon
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 bunch of asparagus, grilled
  • zest from one lemon

Preparation:

STEP 1.

Season the opah with salt and pepper on all sides.

STEP 2.

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Oil the grill or spray with oil spray. Add the opah and grill for 2 minutes, then rotate 90 degrees to get the diamond grill marks. Once you have the hatch marks, flip over. Add lemon juice and a tablespoon of butter. Cook through until the internal temperature reaches 125*F for medium rare.

STEP 3.

Serve with asparagus and garnish of lemon zest.