10/30/10 - Opah Opah

 Sauteed Opah with Lemon-Miso-Honey Sauce

Serves 2

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Opah fillets (4-6 oz)
a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground pepper

1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp white miso paste
Juice of 1 medium lemon
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp cream (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp chopped parsley

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Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat and add oil. Lightly salt and pepper fillets and cook over medium heat until done and fish flakes easily. (About 4 minutes per side depending on thickness). Meanwhile melt butter in a small sauce pan or skillet over medium-low heat. Add miso, lemon juice and honey and stir until blended, reduce heat to low and cook sauce for 5 minutes. Add pepper, cream if desired and chopped cilantro. Serve over fish, garnish with additional cilantro leaves and lemon wedges.