Best Peter Merrimans Kama Aina Whole Fish Dinner Recipes

Pesto Mayonnaise Covered Opakapaka Fish image

Provided by Food Network

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup parsley leaves
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 (8-ounce) Opakapaka fish fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat a grill. In a food processor, combine the basil, parsley, macadamia nuts, red pepper flakes, and garlic, and blend until well mixed. Once the pesto is ready, add the mayonnaise and mix well.
Spread the pesto mayonnaise on the flesh side of each fish fillet and place, pesto-side down, on the grill. Grill for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, turn and grill until fish is just opaque and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve on top of rice or favorite salad greens.

Smoked Fish Dinner image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 1h11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 teaspoons white wine vinegar
Pinch cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 to 1 1/4 pounds assorted smoked fish, such as salmon, trout, mackerel, or whitefish
1 bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed
1/2 cup prepared horseradish
Optional: Multi-grain bread

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix the cucumbers and salt and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour. In a colander in the sink, drain and rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water, then drain it well, pat dry, Transfer the cucumbers to a large bowl and mix with the sour cream, dill, 1 teaspoon vinegar, cayenne, and season with pepper, to taste. Meanwhile, toss the onion with the remaining 2 teaspoons of the vinegar in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Set aside to cool.
Arrange the fish, cucumber salad, onions, watercress, and bowls of horseradish on a large serving platter. If desired, serve with the multi-grain bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams