Catch & Cook
Hawaiian Fish Recipes

From the water to your table — the guides’ own preparations
What do I do with my catch? Every Top Shot Spearfishing guest keeps their catch — we clean it, bag it, and send you home with a recipe. These are the preparations our guides actually use for Hawaiian reef and bluewater fish: poke, ceviche, grilled, and fried, from beginner-simple to traditional Hawaiian.
Classic Ulua Poke Raw · 20 min · Serves 4 · TRADITIONAL Ulua · 'Ōmilu · Uku

The quintessential Hawaiian preparation. Fresh Ulua poke is a celebration of the ocean — clean, bold flavors that let the fish speak for its…

 Grilled Ulua with Garlic Butter Grilled · 30 min · Serves 4 Ulua · 'Ōmilu · Kahala

A simple, crowd-pleasing preparation that highlights the rich flavor of fresh Ulua. The garlic butter baste caramelizes beautifully over hig…

 'Ōmilu Ceviche with Mango Ceviche · 20 min · Serves 4 'Ōmilu · Ulua · Uku

A bright, tropical ceviche that pairs the clean flavor of 'Ōmilu with the sweetness of fresh Hawaiian mango. The lime juice 'cooks' the fish…

 Steamed Uhu — Chinese Style Steamed · 27 min · Serves 2 Uhu · Roi · Kumu

The classic Chinese-Hawaiian preparation for whole reef fish. Steaming preserves the delicate texture of Uhu while the hot oil and ginger-so…

 Whole Baked Kumu with Herbs Baked · 40 min · Serves 2 Kumu · Uhu

Kumu is one of Hawaii's most prized eating fish and deserves a simple preparation that lets its flavor shine. Baking whole with fresh herbs …

 Kumu with Miso Butter Baked · 25 min · Serves 2 Kumu · Uhu · Uku

A modern Hawaii fusion preparation that pairs the sweet flesh of Kumu with umami-rich miso butter. Quick, impressive, and deeply satisfying.…

 Grilled Uku with Lemon & Herbs Grilled · 22 min · Serves 4 Uku · 'Ono · Mahi-Mahi

Uku is considered one of Hawaii's finest eating fish with a clean, mild flavor. A simple lemon-herb preparation over high heat is all it nee…

 Uku Shoyu Poke Raw · 15 min · Serves 4 · TRADITIONAL Uku · Ulua · 'Ōmilu

Uku makes exceptional poke — its firm, clean flesh holds up beautifully to the marinade. This classic shoyu preparation is a Big Island stap…

 Crispy Ta'ape Fish Tacos Fried · 35 min · Serves 4 Ta'ape

Turn an invasive species into a celebration. Crispy fried Ta'ape makes outstanding fish tacos — firm, white flesh that holds up to frying an…

 Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa Grilled · 30 min · Serves 4 Mahi-Mahi · Uku

Fresh Mahi-Mahi grilled simply and topped with a vibrant Hawaiian mango salsa. This dish captures the spirit of Big Island cooking — fresh, …

 Uhu Poke with Limu & Inamona Raw · 15 min · Serves 2 · TRADITIONAL Uhu · Kumu

A traditional Hawaiian poke featuring the sweet, firm flesh of fresh Uhu. The limu (seaweed) and inamona (roasted kukui nut) are the authent…