Roy Yamaguchi’s Ultimate Classics Plate recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
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Roy Yamaguchi’s Ultimate Classics Plate Recipe

Inspired by Roy's Waikiki
Time3h
Serves4

Enjoy all of Roy’s fan favs on one plate. Braised Beef Short Rib, Blackened Island Ahi, Misoyaki Butterfish, Seared Tiger Shrimp.

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Ingredients

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Braised Beef Short Rib

Blackened Island Ahi

Misoyaki Butterfish

Method

Braised Beef Short Rib

  1. 1

    Prepare and Braise the Ribs

    Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the beef short ribs with salt and pepper. In a large oven-safe pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the ribs on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and sauté until softened. Pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits. Add beef broth and bay leaves, return ribs to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.

Blackened Island Ahi

  1. 2

    Season and Cook the Ahi

    Rub the ahi tuna steaks with cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the tuna for about 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Serve with lemon wedges.

Misoyaki Butterfish

  1. 3

    Marinate and Grill the Butterfish

    Mix miso paste, sugar, soy sauce, and sake in a bowl. Marinate the butterfish fillets in this mixture for at least 30 minutes. Grill or broil the fillets for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.

Seared Tiger Shrimp

  1. 4

    Sear the Shrimp

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Finish with lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

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