Description
Turn your fresh opah into a mouth-watering grilled dish with this simple yet elegant recipe that highlights the fish’s natural buttery flavor.
This grilled opah recipe pairs the fish’s rich texture with a light herb-garlic butter finish. The result is a perfectly balanced dish that’s impressive yet easy to make. Your grill’s high heat locks in moisture while creating beautiful marks and enhancing the fish’s natural taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 opah steaks.
- Salt to taste.
- 4 tablespoons garlic and herb butter.
- 1 fresh lemon for serving.
- Olive oil for brushing.
Instructions
- Pat the opah steaks dry and season both sides generously with salt.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the opah on the hottest part of the grill.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes on the first side.
- Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Top each steak with a pat of garlic herb butter right after removing from heat.
Notes
You’ll get perfect grill marks by rotating the fish 90 degrees halfway through cooking each side.
The internal temperature should reach 125°F for medium-rare.
Watch your cooking time – overcooked fish becomes dry.
Let the fish rest 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling