Open Blue’s cobia fish is popular among chefs for its high versatility and buttery, mild taste. This blog post shares some healthy cobia fish recipes from leading chefs who love cobia. You can find more Cobia fish recipe ideas on our Chef Recipes page.

1- Spicy Cobia With Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of cobia fillets
• 1 cup mango salsa
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon roasted red chili paste
• Juice from 1 lime
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 350°F).
2. Mix Cajun seasoning with curry and cumin powder.
3. Coat both sides of the cobia fillets with seasoning mix.
4. Heat an iron skillet or heavy-duty oven-safe pan over high heat.
5. When the pan or skillet is sizzling hot, add olive oil to it, then add the fillets and sear them for 2 minutes each side.
6. Remove the skillet or pan from the heat to remove the fillets from the pan.
7. Slice the fillets diagonally into 1 1/4-inch pieces.
8. Return the pan to the heat and add the cobia slices back to the skillet, on their sides.
9. Sear the fillets for 2 minutes, then flip them and place the pan in the hot oven for another 2-4 minutes or until fish is barely opaque in the center; you can check this by cutting into it with a sharp knife.
10. Fan the fillets over the mango salsa on the plates.
11. Pour off any excess oil from the pan and add roasted chili paste, olive oil, and lime juice, and then stir until boiling and well mixed.
12. To serve, drizzle the lime and chili dressing over top of the cobia and enjoy!

2- Baked Cobia With Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients:

• 4 cobia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the cobia fillets in a baking dish and brush them with the lemon and garlic mixture.
4. Bake the cobia for 10-12 minutes or until it is tender and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Serve the cobia with a side of vegetables or a salad.

3- Cobia and Vegetable Packets

Ingredients:

• 4 cobia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Cut four pieces of aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long.
3. Divide the cobia fillets, bell peppers, onion, and cherry tomatoes among the pieces of foil.
4. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5. Top each packet with a sprig of thyme or rosemary.
6. Fold the foil over the ingredients to create packets, sealing the edges tightly.
7. Grill the packets for 10-12 minutes or until the cobia is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
8. Carefully open the packets and serve the cobia and vegetables hot.

4- Cobia Cakes With Remoulade Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cobia fillets, finely chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the cobia, egg, breadcrumbs, bell pepper, onion, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Form the mixture into 4-6 cakes.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the cobia cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
5. Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl to make the remoulade sauce.
6. Serve the cobia cakes with the remoulade sauce on the side.

Open Blue is the largest Cobia fish supplier stuart  in the U.S. Our fish is grown sustainably using aquaculture on a natural diet, so your guests get a variety of whitefish dishes full of nutrition. Ask your food-service distributor whether they carry cobia whitefish.