Hawaiian Opah or Moonfish

Opah is one of the most colorful of commercial fish species available in Hawaii. All Hawaii opah are line-caught. Longline boats harvest the opah landed in Hawaii. Taste: It has a  rich and tasty flavor with a firm texture. Cooking Preparations: Broil, Bake, Boil, Sauté, Steam, Smok, Fry, Grill, or Poach. The opah's flesh tends to be rich with fish oils, with a versatility of use that is very attractive to many in the culinary field. Nutrition Info: Opah is a rich source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium. It is also low in sodium. Opah also provides about 1800 mg of omega-3’s (DHA and EPA) per 4 ounce serving of fresh fish. We have one recipe on our website for Pan-Seared Opah. View and print it at: http://www.baylobsters.com/~bayjmp/index.php?option=com_garyscookbook&Itemid=55&func=detail&id=89. Also Emeril has one on Food Network that sounds fantastic. Macadamia Nut Crusted Opah with Cabbage Stir Fry http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/macadamia-nut-crusted-opah-with-cabbage-stir-fry-recipe/index.html