Grilled mahi-mahi is a flavorful and delicious fish that cooks quickly and easily. When paired with a sweet and tangy orange ginger sauce, this dish becomes an unforgettable meal. Whether you are new to cooking fish or a seasoned pro, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a dish that will impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED MAHI MAHI FILLETS AND ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE AND SESAME
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat grill pan to over medium high to high heat. Season mahi mahi fillets with salt and pepper. Combine the lime juice, dark soy, ginger and a little vegetable or canola oil in a shallow dish. Turn the mahi mahi in the citrus soy marinade and let it hang out for 10 minutes. Grill on hot grill pan for 6 minutes per side for a 1-inch fillet or until fish is firm and opaque.
- Take 1 spear of asparagus and hold it at each and. Bend the asparagus until it snaps and breaks. Use this spear as your guide on where to trim the ends of your bundle of spears. Using a peeler, make thin long strips of orange zest from both oranges. Cut the ends off the zested oranges and stand them up right on a cutting board. Remove the pith in strips using sharp knife and cutting down from the top of the orange. Discard the pith. When the oranges are both peeled and trimmed, turn them on their sides and slice into 1/4-inch rounds, cross sectioning the whole. Set the orange disks aside. In a skillet with a cover, bring 1-inch water to a boil with the zest of the oranges and grated fresh gingerroot. Allow the orange zest and ginger to simmer for at least 1 minute then add salt and asparagus spears. Simmer the spears 3 to 5 minutes until just tender. Drain the asparagus. Discard the orange zest and ginger. Assemble a few spears on each dinner plate, layering them back and forth, crisscrossing the spears over orange slices. Sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus and oranges and top with 1 portion of grilled mahi mahi. Garnish assembled fish and asparagus with chopped or thinly sliced chives.
CUBAN-STYLE ORANGE CITRUS GRILLED MAHI-MAHI
A zippy orange citrus vinaigrette is used two ways in this recipe -- to flavor mahi-mahi on the grill and as a drizzle over smoky black beans and rice.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle the mahi-mahi with salt and pepper. Coat in 1/4 cup of the Cuban Style Orange Citrus Vinaigrette in a shallow bowl or baking dish. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the bacon to a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until crispy, about 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon pieces, leaving the drippings in the pan. Add the peppers and onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the rice, 2 cups water, cumin and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce the heat. Cook until the rice is tender and the all water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the beans and bacon pieces.
- Brush the grill grates generously with oil. Place the fish on the grill, rounded-side down, and leave it until you can lift the fish without it sticking to the grill and there are distinct grill marks, about 5 minutes. (Test it by gently lifting a corner -- if it sticks, cook it a bit longer and try again.) Carefully turn the fish over and cook until firm to the touch, about another 5 minutes.
- Divide the rice and beans among 4 plates. Top each with a piece of mahi-mahi. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. Sprinkle with crushed plantains and serve each with a lime quarter.
GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH MOJO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 17m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the garlic and olive in a small microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic, and microwave on HIGH until the garlic is soft and aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. (Alternatively, heat the oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat until the garlic is softened.) Stir in the lime juice, cilantro leaves, and salt. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Prepare an outdoor grill to medium high heat. Brush the fillets all over with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Lay the fish on the grill, rounded-side down, and leave it until you can lift the fish without it sticking to the grill and there are distinct grill marks, about 5 minutes. (Test it by gently lifting a corner--if it sticks, cook it a bit longer and try again). Carefully turn the fish over and cook until firm to the touch, about another 5 minutes.
- Place a bed of greens on 2 plates. Divide the fish between the plates and brush with some of the mojo. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams
EASY GRILLED MAHI MAHI
Steps:
- Preheat a gas grill for medium-high heat (450 degrees F (230 degrees C)) and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine the paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Brush mahi mahi fillets with olive oil on both sides and season with the spice mixture.
- Grill on the hot grill until golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 488.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
GRILLED MAHI MAHI IN THAI COCONUT SAUCE
This mahi mahi dish pairs well with steamed squash.
Provided by Chris Denzer
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
- Stir coconut milk, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 2 tablespoons green onion, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and fish sauce together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Brush the mahi mahi fillets with enough sauce to coat. Cook the remaining sauce at a boil until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cook the mahi mahi in the grill pan until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter, top with the sauce, and garnish with 2 tablespoons cilantr and 2 tablespoons green onion to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 124.6 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 32.4 g, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
GINGER GLAZED MAHI MAHI
This Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi is bursting with flavor and combines both sweet and sour taste sensations. The 30 minute prep time includes 20 minutes to marinate. This recipe is a snap and so delicious. You'll love it!
Provided by DECODIANA
Categories Seafood Fish Mahi Mahi
Time 37m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow glass dish, stir together the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ginger, garlic and olive oil. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper, and place them into the dish. If the fillets have skin on them, place them skin side down. Cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove fish from the dish, and reserve marinade. Fry fish for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning only once, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
- Pour reserved marinade into the skillet, and heat over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a glaze consistently. Spoon glaze over fish, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 124.1 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 829.8 mg, Sugar 14.8 g
GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH BLOOD ORANGE SAUCE AND SALSA
Steps:
- Sprinkle fish with salt, brush with oil and grill until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- To make the salsa, combine the blood oranges, cilantro, Arbol chile, onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- To make the sauce, simmer blood orange juice over low heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and reserve. In a small saucepan, combine shallots and red wine vinegar and reduce over low heat. Add white wine and reduce again. Stir in cream and heat just to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in butter piece by piece until incorporated. Stir in reserved blood orange syrup, strain sauce and keep warm. To serve, place fillets on individual plates, spoon sauce over fish and top with salsa.
GRILLED MAHI MAHI AND ORANGE GINGER SAUCE
Mahi Mahi marinade in citrus juice and ginger and dark soy suace. I severed with steamed asparagus and rice . The process is a little labor intensive but well worth it.
Provided by Vickie in Georgia
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 46m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat to medium high. Slightly oil grate to prevent fish from sticking. Season mahi mahi with salt and pepper. Combine lime juice, soy sauce, ginger paste and oil mix well. Place mahi mahi in plastic bag and add marinade. Marinade for 20-30 minutes. Grill for 6 - 8 minutes on each side.
- Meanwhile drain marinade into sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce until reduced by half. Add brown sugar and butter.
- Plate mahi mahi with sauced drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.3, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 777.6, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 1.8
LIME-GINGER GRILLED MAHI MAHI
Easy to prepare, sweet to eat! I use fresh limes, freshly chopped garlic, freshly grated ginger root, freshly ground pepper, and fresh-caught, wild Mahimahi! P.S. I don't eat fish!
Provided by RigelBee
Categories Mahi Mahi
Time 25m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together all ingredients except Mahimahi.
- Brush marinade on steaks.
- Cook in grill basket over hot (400 degrees) coals for 16 - 18 minutes, turning over once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 165.5, Sodium 994.3, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 43.1
SPICY ORANGE GLAZED GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH BRAISED FENNEL
The glaze for the Mahi-Mahi contains some things you may not be familiar with such as; Sambal oelek which is a simple, spicy chili paste. There is no garlic or other spices included which allows you to add heat to a dish without altering other delicate flavors. This is a common table condiment in Asia and China. Thai chili: This is a small chili with a fiery punch that doesn't dissipate with cooking. It ranges in color from green to red when fully ripe. and Lemongrass: One of the most important herbs in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. It's a long, thin stalk with gray-green coloring with a sour-lemon flavor. These spices and herbs, blended together makes the glaze for this fish delicious and flavorful, albeit very spicy!
Provided by Witch Doctor
Categories Mahi Mahi
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Juice one fennel bulb by either a) placing in a juicer, or b) placing in blender, then straining blender contents; discarding solids.
- Cut each of the other two fennel bulbs into six pieces.
- Lightly sautee garlic and ginger in olive oil, until translucent.
- Add the cut fennel, white wine, and the fennel juice. Cook fennel until soft.
- Season fennel with salt and pepper.
- As fennel cooks, season the fish and place on grill (or grill pan). Cook about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Right before you remove fish from grill, brush on orange glaze. Serve fish with braised fennel.
- For the Spicy Orange Glaze:.
- Place sugar in a dry, hot pan, stirring until sugar is caramelized a golden brown.
- Add juice, thai chili, ginger, garlic and the lemongrass. Cook until reduced to half.
- Strain and chill until used to glaze the grilled mahi-mahi.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.1, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 103.4, Sodium 220.9, Carbohydrate 72.4, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 56.3, Protein 29.2
GRILLED MAHI MAHI
Instead of grilling out the usual hamburgers or chicken breasts, prepare this grilled mahi mahi and reel in raves! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine the teriyaki sauce, sherry or pineapple juice and garlic; add mahi mahi. Turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Place mahi mahi on an oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH GARLIC SESAME SAUCE
This is one of those that just came out of the things in my kitchen. But when it came together, we all said, "WOW! that's good."
Provided by Ru4given
Categories Mahi Mahi
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Use a small portion of the sauce mixture to marinate the fish fillets for 1/2 hour.
- Prepare the remaining sauce by adding cornstarch to marinade and bring to a boil until thick, stirring frequently.
- Sear the marinated fish fillets on hot grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Prepare 4 aluminum "envelopes" by placing 1 fillet on top of layered bell pepper and zucchini.
- Top with garlic, green onion and sesame seeds.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Seal package and grill on the bottom side for 5 minutes and on the top side for 3-4 minutes.
- Serving Suggestion: Excellent served over white jasmine rice.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality mahi-mahi fillets: Look for fillets that are firm and pink, with no signs of discoloration or spoilage.
- Marinate the mahi-mahi fillets before grilling: This will help to infuse them with flavor and keep them moist during cooking. Use a marinade made with citrus juices, herbs, and spices.
- Grill the mahi-mahi fillets over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from overcooking and becoming dry. Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
- Make the orange-ginger sauce while the mahi-mahi is grilling: This sauce is a perfect complement to the grilled mahi-mahi. It is made with orange juice, ginger, honey, and soy sauce.
- Serve the grilled mahi-mahi with the orange-ginger sauce: This dish is best served immediately, while the fish is still hot and flaky.
Conclusion:
Grilled mahi-mahi is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The fish is mild in flavor and pairs well with a variety of sauces and sides. The orange-ginger sauce is a particularly good choice, as it adds a bright and tangy flavor to the fish. This dish is sure to please everyone at your next gathering.
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