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!
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Grilled Opah
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 1
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.
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