Description
Want to make restaurant-quality blue marlin at home? This recipe combines fresh blue marlin’s delicate flavors with a classic lemon-butter sauce that will amaze your guests.
Your blue marlin will become a gourmet masterpiece with this pan-grilled recipe. A rich lemon-butter sauce enhances the fish’s natural flavors and keeps its tender texture perfectly. The dish balances citrus and buttery notes beautifully, making it ideal for both family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Marlin:
- 2 blue marlin steak slices (¾ inch thick)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 teaspoons capers
- 2 lemon slices
- 2 eggs
- Flour (for coating)
- Breadcrumbs (for coating)
- ¼ cup butter
- Garlic salt
For the Lemon-Butter Sauce:
- 50g butter
- 4–5 garlic cloves
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 3–5 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Pat the marlin steaks dry with paper towels
- Season both sides with salt and pepper
- Dust in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs
- Cooking the Fish:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat
- Melt butter in the pan
- Add the marlin steaks
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side
- Flip and cook for additional 2-3 minutes
- Making the Sauce:
- Add butter and minced garlic to the same pan
- Sauté until garlic softens without browning
- Add lemon juice and simmer for 1-2 minutes
- Stir in fresh parsley
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
Notes
The marlin can become tough and leathery if overcooked.
Your best results come when the internal temperature stays around 60°C (145°F).
You should serve the sauce right away or keep it warm up to an hour.
Cast iron pans give you the perfect sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Fried