Description
Discover how to prepare fresh ono ono fish, a prized Hawaiian delicacy with Tales Of A Kitchen’s cooking tips to create this mouthwatering seafood dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ono ono fillets (wahoo)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon or lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling) or 2 tbsp butter (for pan-frying)
Instructions
- Season the ono ono fillets with sea salt, black pepper, and citrus zest.
- Grill the fillets over medium-high heat, flipping frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until the fish is flaky and cooked through. Alternatively, pan-fry in a hot skillet with butter for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Serve with a fresh salad, roasted veggies, or tropical salsa.
Notes
- Ono ono is also called “mackerel fish” in Hawaii and is known for its delicate, sweet flavor.
- You can substitute the butter with olive oil for a lighter version.
- Fresh ono ono fish is available from June to October, the best time to get it at its peak flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 50mg