Best 6 Mahi Mahi In Tomato Olive Sauce Recipes

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Mahi mahi, also known as dolphinfish or dorado, is a succulent and versatile fish with a mild flavor and firm texture. It can be cooked in various ways, but one of the most delicious and easy methods is to prepare it in a flavorful tomato olive sauce. This dish is a perfect balance of tangy tomatoes, briny olives, and savory herbs, coming together to create an irresistible meal. The delicate flavor of the mahi mahi shines through the sauce, making it a delightful and satisfying main course. Whether served over rice, pasta, or simply enjoyed on its own, mahi mahi in tomato olive sauce is sure to be a hit among seafood lovers.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED MAHI MAHI RECIPE WITH TOMATOES & OLIVES



Baked Mahi Mahi Recipe with Tomatoes & Olives image

Mahi Mahi fillets are smothered with an easy, flavorful tomato & olive sauce and baked until tender and flaky. Serve over rice for a delicious dinner in under 40 minutes!

Provided by Garnish With Lemon

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1.5 pounds mahi mahi, (skinned and cut into 4 fillets)
1 lemon, (juiced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, (peeled and chopped)
2 cloves garlic, (minced)
½ cup dry white wine ((or vegetable broth))
1 (14 oz) can cherry tomatoes
½ cup coarsely chopped Kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, (depending on your spice tolerance)
kosher salt and pepper
Cooked rice or orzo

Steps:

  • Place mahi mahi fillets in a glass or ceramic casserole dish (no metal). Season with salt and pepper. Pour lemon juice over fillets and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until almost translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add wine to pan and cook until liquid is reduced by half (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add tomatoes, olives, parsley, capers, oregano and crushed red pepper to skillet and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle tomato mixture over fish in casserole dish making sure each fillet has sauce on top of it. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until fish reaches 137°F.
  • Serve immediately over rice or orzo, ladling extra sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 529 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

MAHI-MAHI IN TOMATO OLIVE SAUCE



Mahi-Mahi in Tomato Olive Sauce image

The Sicilian-style tomato sauce has tons of Mediterranean flavor, thanks to the orange peel, olives, and oregano.

Provided by Samantha in Ut

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic, basil, and oregano in juice
4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
1/2 cup large green olives, quartered, pitted
3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, divided
1 teaspoon packed finely grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add wine and anchovy paste. Boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice; bring to boil.
  • Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to skillet atop tomato mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until fish is cooked through, about 9 minutes. Using slotted metal spatula, transfer fish to plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Mix olives, 2 teaspoons oregano, and orange peel into sauce in skillet. Increase heat to high and boil until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place 1 fish fillet on each of 4 plates. Pour sauce over and around fish, sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon oregano, and serve with warm toasted bread.

MAHI MAHI IN FRESH OREGANO SAUCE



Mahi Mahi in Fresh Oregano Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-ounce water
4 mahi mahi fillets
Butter, for sauteing
4 ounces diced white mushrooms
Salt
2 ounces olive oil
2 bay leaves
6 garlic cloves
4 shallots, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped, plus additional minced onion for garnish
1 whole jalapeno pepper
1 boiled zucchini, julienned
1-ounce fresh oregano leaves
1-ounce minced roasted tomato
1-ounce white wine

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the bay leaves, garlic, shallots, 1/2 chopped onion, and jalapeno pepper and saute for 2 minutes. Add the boiled zucchini and fresh oregano and then continue to saute for 1 minute. Add the minced tomato, white wine, and water, stir, and remove from the heat.
  • Poach the mahi mahi fillets in water a large saute pan; cook until a knife slides in easily and fish is opaque throughout.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small saute pan. Add the white mushrooms, additional minced onion, and salt, to taste. Saute until the mushrooms are cooked through.
  • Distribute the oregano sauce among 4 serving plates, and then top with the mahi mahi. Top the fish with the mushroom and onion mixture.

MAHI MAHI WITH ARTICHOKES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



Mahi Mahi with Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

This is an amazing way to fix fish. I use mahi mahi, but any thick white fish should work. Serve with rice. This is very similar to a dish served at Carrabba's!

Provided by capcomp

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Mahi Mahi

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
¼ cup finely chopped garlic
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons dry white wine
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
2 (3 ounce) fillets mahi mahi fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir shallot and garlic in butter until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour lemon juice and white wine into the skillet; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook the liquid at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces enough to stick to the back of a spoon, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes and artichoke hearts into the reduced sauce; cook until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat, add cold butter pieces, and swirl skillet off heat until the butter melts and emulsifies into the sauce.
  • Stir flour and seasoned salt together in wide, shallow bowl. Dredge mahi mahi fillets in flour mixture to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry mahi mahi in the oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork in the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer mahi mahi to a platter; top with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 153.6 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 940.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

MAHI MAHI IN CAPER GARLIC CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Mahi Mahi in Caper Garlic Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 mahi mahi fillets
olive oil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream (I used fat free half and half)
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • For sauce- combine all ingredients except lemon juice and reduce by half over medium heat.
  • Add lemon juice and serve over prepared mahi mahi fillets.
  • For fillets- Coat bottom of a large skillet with olive oil and heat to almost smoking.
  • Salt and pepper fillets and pan sear each fillet for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Plate each fillet and serve with Caper Garlic Cream Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.8, Fat 46.3, SaturatedFat 28, Cholesterol 313.8, Sodium 941.5, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 43

BROILED MAHI-MAHI WITH CAPERS AND FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



Broiled Mahi-Mahi With Capers and Fresh Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless mahi-mahi fillets, about 6 ounces each, or any similar fish fillets like halibut or swordfish
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon dried
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/3 cup drained capers
4 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons finely chopped basil or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven broiler to high.
  • Place the mahi-mahi fillets in an ovenproof flat dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and the thyme and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Set aside and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a cool place for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and the capers. Cook until wilted. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and the garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the vinegar, cook briefly and blend well. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  • Place the mahi-mahi fillets under the broiler about 4 inches from the source of heat. Cook about 3 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for 3 minutes more or until the fish is cooked through. Do not overcook.
  • Transfer the fish to a warm serving plate and spoon equal portions of the tomato sauce over them. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 518, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 77 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1192 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh Mahi-mahi: Look for firm, bright-colored fillets with no signs of spoilage.
  • Season the fish well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper, as well as other spices and herbs that you enjoy.
  • Cook the fish gently: Mahi-mahi is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it over low heat so that it doesn't overcook.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The tomato-olive sauce in this recipe is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the fish.
  • Serve the fish immediately: Mahi-mahi is best served fresh out of the pan, so don't let it sit for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Mahi-mahi is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. This recipe for Mahi-mahi in Tomato-Olive Sauce is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its tender fish, tangy sauce, and鮮明 side of vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give this recipe a try!

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