Best 9 Grilled Mahi Mahi With Tomatillo Avocado Salsa And Pineapple Recipes

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Grilled mahi mahi is a deliciously light and flaky fish with a mild flavor that pairs perfectly with the tangy and refreshing flavors of tomatillo avocado salsa and sweet pineapple. This tropical dish is perfect for a summer cookout or a light and healthy meal any time of year. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED TOMATILLO SALSA



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Fire up the grill for a salsa packed with tomatillo, onion and cilantro and a shot of chipotle chile.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces tomatillos, husked and well washed (about 3 large tomatillos)
1/2 medium yellow onion, cut lengthwise into 3 wedges
1 large clove garlic, unpeeled
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill over medium heat.
  • Put the tomatillos, onion and garlic on the grill (put the garlic on a metal skewer or small piece of aluminum foil to keep it from slipping through the grates.) Grill the vegetables, removing them as they are ready, until the tomatillos, turning as needed, are soft but not bursting, the onion is tender and the garlic skin is charred, 5 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Peel the garlic and put in a blender with the tomatillos, onion, cilantro, chipotle chile and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until well incorporated but slightly chunky.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH TOMATILLO AND MANGO SALSA



Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tomatillo and Mango Salsa image

Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (6-ounce) mahi mahi, skin removed
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
Tomatillo and Mango Salsa, recipe follows
1 semi-ripe mango, peeled and seeded, plus 1 semi-ripe mango, peeled, seeded, and small diced
1 jalapeno, seeded
2 limes, juiced
1 orange, juiced
10 medium sized tomatillos peeled, washed, and diced finely
1 medium ripe tomato, finely diced
1 red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill.
  • Lay fish in a plate sprinkle with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place fillet on hot grill cook on each side for 4 minutes. Serve with Tomatillo and Mango Salsa.
  • Begin by peeling 1 of the mangos removing all the flesh possible and discarding the seed. Place the mango pieces in a blender with jalapeno, lime juice and orange juice. Blend until smooth and place in large bowl.
  • Meanwhile peel and remove flesh from the remaining mango and finely dice.
  • To finish the salsa, add the tomatillos, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and the diced mango all to the pureed mango mixture season with salt and pepper. (Best served grilled fish or white shrimp).
  • Yield: 3 cups

EASY GRILLED MAHI MAHI



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Pair with a glass of Vinho Verde Estreia. Perfect for summer, grilling season, and 4th of July!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Mahi Mahi

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 (4 ounce) fillets wild-caught skin-on mahi-mahi fillets
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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 WITH AVOCADO-CHILE SALSA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Grilled Mahi Mahi With Avocado-Chile Salsa Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by courtneyj87

Number Of Ingredients 14

FOR THE SALSA:
1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch chunks
2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup minced red onion
1 jalapeño pepper or serrano chile, seeded and minced
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
FOR THE FISH:
1 1/2 pounds mahi mahi, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • For the salsa, combine avocado, tomatoes, onion, chile, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a large, nonreactive bowl (glass, stainless steel or glazed ceramic). Mix gently with a spoon. Set aside. You can prepare this salsa up to a few hours before serving and store it in the refrigerator in a covered container. For the fish, combine olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over fish and marinate for 20-30 minutes. Grill the fish for 3-4 minutes each side. Spoon the salsa on top of the fish.

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH AVOCADO-MELON SALSA



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Categories     Fish     Onion     Lime     Cantaloupe     Avocado     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small avocado, diced
1 cup 1/3-inch cubes cantaloupe
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
4 6-ounce mahi-mahi fillets (each about 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning

Steps:

  • Oil grill rack. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season salsa generously with salt and pepper.
  • Brush fish with 1 tablespoon oil. Spread seasoning in dish. Dredge fish in seasoning, turning to coat. Grill fish until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with salsa.

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH TOMATILLO-AVOCADO SALSA AND PINEAPPLE



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Provided by Charlie Jones

Categories     Fish     Fruit     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, cored, chopped
1 large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled
1/2 jalapeño chile with seeds, stemmed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped
4 (7- to 8-ounce) mahi-mahi fillets
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced peeled cored pineapple

Steps:

  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).Blend next 5 ingredients in processor to coarse puree; season salsa with salt.
  • Brush fish with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Top with salsa and pineapple.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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Make and share this Grilled Mahi Mahi With Avocado Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Clorissasue

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ripe avocado
2 roma tomatoes
1 cup minced red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 lbs mahi mahi, cut into 6 pieces
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cut avocado, tomato into 1/2 inch chunks, add minced onion, and jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice and salt.
  • Mix together and store in fridge can be made hours before.
  • Meanwhile take mahi mahi and cut into strips.
  • Add olive oil, lime, salt and pepper and marinate for 20-30 minutes.
  • Grill over coals or on a grill or under broiler for 6-8 minutes per side.
  • Serve fish with salsa on top.

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH TOMATILLO-AVOCADO SALSA AND PINEAPPLE



Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa and Pineapple image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

0.5 pounds tomatillos
1 units avocado
0.5 units jalapeno chile
0.25 cups cilantro
1 units green onions
28 units mahi
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 units salt
1 cups pineapple

Steps:

  • Spray grill rack with nonstick vegetable spray and prepare grill on medium-high heat.* Blend first 5 ingredients in processor to coarse puree; season salsa with salt.
  • Brush fish with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to plates. Top with salsa and pineapple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH AVOCADO-CHILE SALSA



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Make and share this Grilled Mahi Mahi With Avocado-Chile Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 31m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch chunks
2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup minced red onion
1 jalapeno peppers or 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs mahi mahi, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large, nonreactive bowl (glass, stainless steel, or glazed ceramic), and mix gently with a spoon.
  • Set aside.
  • You can prepare this salsa up to a few hours before serving and store it in the refrigerator in a covered container.
  • In a deep, nonreactive dish (glass, stainless steel, or glazed ceramic), marinate the fish with the other ingredients for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
  • Grill over coals or on a grill, or cook under a broiler for 6-8 minutes per side.
  • Serve the fish with the salsa on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.6, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 124.1, Sodium 739.5, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 33.5

Tips:

  • Choose fresh mahi-mahi fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a slightly pink color. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy smell.
  • Marinate the mahi-mahi fillets before grilling. This will help to add flavor and moisture to the fish. There are many different marinades that you can use, but a simple mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs is a good place to start.
  • Grill the mahi-mahi fillets over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from sticking to the grill and will also help to ensure that it is cooked through.
  • Serve the grilled mahi-mahi fillets with your favorite sides. Some popular options include rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled mahi-mahi is a delicious and healthy seafood option that is perfect for a summer cookout. With its mild flavor and firm texture, mahi-mahi is a versatile fish that can be grilled, pan-fried, or baked. When cooked properly, mahi-mahi is a moist and flaky fish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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