If you’re a foodie and want to make the most of your culinary explorations in Hawaii, check out the state’s best seafood options. Whether you want to sample something new or indulge in an old favorite prepared with an island style, you can expect something special of your next meal with these main ingredients.

5 Types of Seafood to Enjoy in Hawaii

1. Mahi Mahi

This fish is light pink and firm. Boasting a lightly sweet flavor, it can be grilled, sauteed, poached, broiled, baked, or fried to perfection. Many seafood restaurants season it with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and parsley to allow the fish’s natural flavor profile to shine. It’s also often coated with a macadamia nut crust and topped with a butter or ginger sauce.

2. Ahi

There are two species of ahi, or tuna, in Hawaii: the Bigeye and the Yellowfin. Both range in shades from red to pink. Yellowfin, however, is slimmer than the plump Bigeye fish. Both are often used in sashimi or poke, and can also be consumed grilled, sauteed, or broiled. The key during preparation is to cook for the right amount of time—too much can dry it out quickly. Seasoning with salt and pepper with a serving of rice on the side is common.

3. Opakapaka

Despite its name, the Hawaiian pink snapper or opakapaka is actually pale brown. The fish’s delicate flavor lends itself well to being steamed, baked, or sauteed. It’s often also consumed raw or cooked in soup. To pick up the flavor, chefs may dress it with a zesty sauce containing a combination of ginger and chili or soy sauce and sugar.

4. Ono

Ono, also known as wahoo, is a flaky fish offering a mildly sweet flavor. Initially soft pink, it transforms into a pure white after it’s prepared. This seafood is ideal for broiling, sauteing, smoking, and grilling, and is often cooked with tropical fruits, coconut, garlic, or salt and pepper for a classic taste.

5. Hapu’upu’u

Hapu’upu’u is also known as grouper or Hawaiian sea bass. Although this fish is often black, it may also be red or brown depending on where it is caught. Grouper can be fried, baked, or added to soup, but in Hawaii, it’s often steamed and paired with a light dipping oil or a savory relish to complement the mild flavor.

Diners seeking some of the best seafood in Hawaii head to Atlantis Seafood & Steak for satisfying meals. The Waikiki restaurant serves up a variety of mouthwatering lunch and dinner options prepared with the freshest ingredients in town. In addition to fish, the seafood restaurant offers lobster, pasta, soup, salad, and an assortment of flavorful tropical drinks. Visit their website to browse their extensive menu, or call (808) 922-6868 to make a reservation.