Simply Seared Opah
Elevate your seafood game with this "Simply Seared Opah" recipe, a quick and elegant dish that lets the rich, buttery flavor of opah shine. Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, the fillets are seared to golden perfection in olive oil, then basted with a touch of melted butter for an added layer of indulgence. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of bright lemon, this easy yet gourmet recipe is ready in under 20 minutes, making it an ideal dinner option for any seafood lover. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or preparing a wholesome weeknight meal, this seared opah recipe pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or a light salad for a healthy, flavorful feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-8 ounces each) Opah fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 whole, sliced into wedges Lemon
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
Pat dry the opah fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Season both sides of the fillets generously with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is shimmering but not smoking, carefully place the opah fillets into the pan. Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if necessary.
Let the fillets cook undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust forms.
Flip the fillets using a spatula and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
While cooking on the second side, spoon the melted butter over the fillets to baste them for extra flavor.
Remove the fillets from the skillet and transfer them to a serving platter. Let them rest for 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2402 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 614 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
