Grilled Ulua with Garlic Butter

A simple, crowd-pleasing preparation that highlights the rich flavor of fresh Ulua. The garlic butter baste caramelizes beautifully over high heat, creating a crispy skin and moist, flavorful flesh.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Ulua fillets or steaks
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp Hawaiian sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Preheat grill to high heat (450°F+). Pat fish dry and brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and parsley.
3. Grill fish 4–5 minutes per side, basting with garlic butter each time you flip.
4. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and internal temp reaches 145°F.
5. Drizzle remaining garlic butter over fish before serving.