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