Ono (Wahoo)

Line caught, Hawaii.

It may be a little cooler but the sun is shining. So take advantage of your grill while you can. Ono is a perfect fish for grilling. But however you cook it, ono tastes great. Its name means "good to eat" in the Hawaiian language. (Its alternative name, wahoo, is a phonetic spelling of "Oahu.") Ono has a long, streamlined body, and its strength and agility make it among the fastest swimmers in the fish world. Its speed and strength are a serious draw for sport fishers.

Although ono is a relative of king mackerel, it has a much different flavor profile. This fish is lean and has a firm, meaty, almost steak-like texture. It is especially good grilled, but it can be poached, sautéed, baked, or broiled. Seafood Watch rates it a "Good Alternative." Higher mercury level. Kosher.

-- Grilled Ono with Mango Salsa (Local I'a)

-- Pan Roasted Wahoo on Citrus Arugula Salad (EcoResource Center)