Nairagi on the continental US generally refers to Striped Marlin; however, Nairagi is the Hawaiian name applied to all marlin species caught in Hawaii. Striped marlin, nairagi, are usually between 40 and 100 pounds in weight. Prized nairagi has a reddish-orange colored flesh with a bright red blood meat to let you know it’s fresh. Although typically caught with longline boats that stay out for 2 weeks at a time, with proper care, nairagi will retain a high quality for up to three weeks after capture. Continue reading Grilled Nairagi with Avocado, Tomato, Caper, Cilantro & Lime Salsa →