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Grilled Opihi

Name: Grilled Opihi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 24 fresh opihi (limpets), cleaned; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp Hawaiian sea salt or kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp melted butter; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp chopped parsley; Lemon wedges for serving

Traditional small Hawaiian limpets, simply grilled and served as an appetizer.

⏱ 15 minPrep time

🔥 5 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

🏷 AppetizerCategory

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Traditional small Hawaiian limpets, simply grilled and served as an appetizer.

The prized shore snack

Opihi — the tiny limpet prized by Hawaiian shore gatherers — grilled simply with salt and lemon to let it shine.

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Step by stepInstructions

Clean the opihi and pat dry.
Toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Grill or griddle over high heat 1-2 minutes per side, just until warmed through — they cook in seconds.
Whisk the melted butter with the lemon juice and parsley.
Serve the opihi with the lemon butter and extra lemon wedges.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Opihi cook in seconds — overcooking makes them rubbery. This is a prized, seasonal delicacy; simplicity is the point.

Recipe details

Prep15 min

Cook5 min

Servings4

CategoryAppetizer

PublishedAugust 16, 2026

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