Jul 13 2026
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Pan Seared Opah Recipe

Inspired by The Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai
Time45m
Serves4

Gnocchi | Maui Heirloom Carrots | Preserved Lemon Butter

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Ingredients

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Pan Seared Opah

Gnocchi

Maui Heirloom Carrots

Preserved Lemon Butter

Method

Pan Seared Opah

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish

    Season the Opah fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Opah

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the Opah fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Gnocchi

  1. 3

    Cook the Gnocchi

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the potato gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 4

    Sauté Gnocchi

    In the same skillet used for the Opah, melt butter and add fresh sage leaves. Add the gnocchi and sauté until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Maui Heirloom Carrots

  1. 5

    Prepare the Carrots

    Peel and cut the Maui heirloom carrots into sticks.

  2. 6

    Cook the Carrots

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the carrots and honey, season with salt, and sauté until tender and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.

Preserved Lemon Butter

  1. 7

    Make the Lemon Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and chopped preserved lemons, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, place a portion of sautéed gnocchi, top with seared Opah, and arrange the caramelized Maui heirloom carrots on the side. Drizzle preserved lemon butter over the dish before serving.

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