One of my favorite fish to cook here in the islands is the Ono (Oh no).. or Wahoo, a.k.a. the King Mackerel. The fish is somewhat firm, but flaky when cooked, it is kind of on the whitish side, unlike the tuna Ahi or Aku with their reddish meat. If you haven't had Ono, give it a try, it is a game fish for sure, the catch season usually from May through the Fall, fishermen catch sizes from 8 lbs. up to 30 lbs. and beyond.
Ono can be eaten raw, if you like a tasty fish that's not really fishy, Ono is a good eat, Ono Poke with seaweed, kukui nut, onions, and other herbs and spices over soft sticky rice is the bomb, or rolled in sushi.
This fish can be made into awesome fish tacos, a grilled Ono steak over greens with a nice tangy sweet salad dressing. Sauté it in some safflower oil with garlic, add some wine and lemon juice, with some chopped dill, reduce it and finish it off with some cold butter to make a nice glossy sauce to pour over, salt and pepper it and you're good to go and eat.
Most restaurants on Maui will have Ono for you, if you do come to Maui try and check out Mama's Fish House in Paia Town, The Plantation House Restaurant in Kapalua, Dukes on The Beach in Kaanapali, Leilani's in Kaanapali, Kimo's in Lahaina, The Paia Fish Market in Paia, Eskimo Candy Seafood in Kihei.
Or you could call me if you need a personal cook for you and your special someone, we can make something happen with this fish I consider gold.
A pound of Ono, www.fishfordinner.com
Ono caught on a boat, they feed on other fish and squid, and can be caught with lures.
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