STEAMED OPAH (MOONFISH)

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A very simple way to prepare opah, from Cooking From the Heart with Sam Choy, a well known chef in Hawaii.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Fish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 opah fillets, (6-ounces each)
salt and pepper, to taste
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp dry white wine
GINGER PESTO:
1 Tbsp chinese parsley, minced
1 Tbsp green onions, minced
1 Tbsp ginger, minced
1 12 Tbsp light salad oil
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste
GINGER CREAM SAUCE:
2 c heavy cream
1 c shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp shoyu (soy sauce)
1 Tbsp fresh ginger root, sliced thinly, then finely julienned into shreds
1 Tbsp chinese parsley, minced
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare this dish you need a steamer, or you can improvise like the Chinese do with a regular covered pot into which you put a bowl upside down with a plate on top.
  • 2. Season the opah with salt and pepper and marinate in the olive oil and wine for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • 3. Mix Ginger Pesto ingredients. Arrange the fish in your steamer and spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto on each fillet. Steam for 6 to 8 minutes, or until done.
  • 4. Serve on top of a dollops of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, surrounded by Ginger Cream Sauce.
  • 5. To make the sauce, combine cream, mushrooms, shoyu and ginger. Bring to a boil, lower heat and let simmer until reduced to the consistency you prefer. Fold in Chinese parsley and adjust seasonings with salt and white pepper.

Ahsan Kashmiri
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This recipe is a great way to cook opah moonfish. The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Aslam Khan
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my fish turned out dry and overcooked. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Manoj Khadka chattri
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The opah moonfish is a delicious fish and the sauce is amazing.


monysing mdmonysing
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


eshita barua
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the fish is always cooked perfectly.


Solomon Kobla
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish. It's a simple recipe to follow and the results are amazing.


Subhan Awan
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The fish was a bit bland and the sauce was not very flavorful.


Md Rentu
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The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste.


Khan Zaman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fish turned out overcooked. I think I will try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Javonnie Williams
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Wynter Womack
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The opah moonfish was mild and flaky, and the sauce was very flavorful.


Mckenzi Bridge
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The steamed opah moonfish was delicious! I loved the delicate flavor of the fish and the crispy skin.


N N Rajani
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This was my first time cooking opah moonfish and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Zai Zai
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The fish was flaky and tender, and the sauce was light and flavorful.


Coley
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This steamed opah moonfish recipe is an absolute delight. The fish was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the zesty lemon-herb sauce.