Best 7 Mahi Mahi With White Wine And Garlic Recipes

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Mahi mahi, also known as dolphinfish or dorado, is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular methods is to cook it with white wine and garlic. This simple yet flavorful dish is sure to please even the most discerning palate. The white wine adds a subtle acidity that pairs perfectly with the rich, flaky fish, while the garlic provides a savory depth of flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC-LEMON MAHI FILETS



Garlic-Lemon Mahi Filets image

This is a quick prep and great tasting way to fix mahi mahi. I added sides of fresh salad and artichoke to complete the meal. It's perfect for dinner time!

Provided by StavrosJK

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Mahi Mahi

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white Zinfandel wine
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
4 (8 ounce) mahi mahi fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Stir the white Zinfandel wine, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Place the mahi mahi fillets in the bowl and turn to coat with the wine mixture; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the fillets from the marinade, shaking off any excess moisture from the fish. Discard the marinade.
  • Grill the fillets on the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 166.4 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 785.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BAKED MAHI MAHI WITH WINE AND HERBS



Baked Mahi Mahi with Wine and Herbs image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 sprigs fresh thyme
8 sprigs fresh parsley
2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
8 cloves garlic, smashed
4 (6-ounce) skinless mahi mahi fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup dry vermouth
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 cherry or pear red and yellow tomatoes, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Make a bed of herbs in a medium gratin dish or baking dish with the thyme, 4 of the parsley sprigs, and the bay leaves. Scatter the garlic on top. Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper and place on top of the herbs. Add the vermouth and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the oil over the fish. Cover loosely with foil and bake until the fish is opaque, about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how thick the fillets are.
  • Carefully pour the pan juices into a small saucepan and set the fish aside. Reserve the garlic and 4 thyme sprigs. Bring the sauce to a boil over high heat and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Divide fish among 4 serving plates. Pour sauce over fish and garnish with the 4 remaining parsley sprigs, the reserved garlic and thyme, and tomatoes.

GARLIC-LEMON MAHI



Garlic-Lemon Mahi image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil, for sauteing
One 6- to 8-ounce mahi-mahi fillet
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup white wine
1-ounce unsalted butter, melted or cubed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat the oil. Add the mahi and cook until the underside is golden brown. Turn the fish over and add the garlic, lemon juice, and white wine. Once the wine and lemon juice have cooked down, add the butter. Finish cooking and season with salt and pepper.

MAHI MAHI WITH WHITE WINE AND GARLIC



MAHI MAHI WITH WHITE WINE AND GARLIC image

Categories     Mushroom

Number Of Ingredients 7

Canola Oil for sauteing
2 mahi-mahi fillets (I used frozen fillets from Trader Joe's)
1-2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Sea salt, pepper, garlic salt, lemon pepper

Steps:

  • 1) Make sure fillets are rinsed and dried very well. The fish won't brown properly if it's damp. 2) Once dry, season the fillets to taste with the salt, pepper, lemon pepper and garlic salt on both sides. 3) Combine the wine, lemon juice and garlic in a container and set aside. 4) In a large saute pan or skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the mahi and cook until the underside is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn the fish over and let cook for 1 minute. 5)Add the white wine, lemon juice, garlic combination. Let that cook for about 2 minutes. 6)Once the wine and lemon juice have cooked down, add the butter and whisk it into the sauce. 7)Once fish is cooked through plate immediately. Ladle the white wine sauce from the pan on top of each piece of fish before serving.

WINE-POACHED MAHIMAHI AND SHRIMP



Wine-Poached Mahimahi and Shrimp image

Categories     Fish     Garlic     Poach     Lemon     Shrimp     White Wine     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 5-ounce skinless mahimahi fillets (each about 1 1/2 inches thick)
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups bottled clam juice
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
Sautéed Fennel, Capers and Arugula
Fresh fennel fronds

Steps:

  • Pat fish dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 fish fillets to skillet. Cook fish on one side only until brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer fish to plate. Repeat with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and fish fillets.
  • Combine clam juice, wine, lemon slices, garlic and crushed red pepper in heavy large skillet. Cover and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Add fish and any accumulated juices to skillet. Cover and simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer fish to platter. Add shrimp to fish cooking liquid. Simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to platter with fish. Tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Remove garlic and lemon slices from cooking liquid; boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes.
  • Divide Sautéed Fennel, Capers and Arugula among 6 plates. Place 1 fish fillet atop each. Top each with 3 shrimp. Spoon reduced fish cooking liquid over. Garnish with fennel fronds.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI W/WILD RICE AND CREAMY RED WINE SAUCE



Grilled Mahi Mahi W/Wild Rice and Creamy Red Wine Sauce image

Just a simple recipe I came up with on the spur of the moment. Serve with steamed broccoli and you have an easy, not-too-fishy tasting meal. Prep time includes one hour of marinating.

Provided by Mark H.

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
6 mahi mahi fillets
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup red wine
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 cups cooked wild rice

Steps:

  • Combine and mix together olive oil, lime juice, garlic salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  • Dip each fish fillet in the olive oil mixture, making to sure to coat each fillet entirely.
  • Set coated fillets aside and allow to marinate at room temperature for an hour.
  • After 45 minutes, combine soup, red wine, garlic powder, and soy sauce in a sauce pan.
  • Mix together well and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • While sauce is simmering, place fish fillets on the grill and cook 4-5 minutes per side, turning only one time.
  • Place each grilled fillet atop a bed of wild rice and top with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 154.5, Sodium 1064.3, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 44.2

LIME MAHI-MAHI



Lime Mahi-Mahi image

Here's another marinated steaks-on-the-grill recipe - gotta use those grilling recipes while it's warm!

Provided by ChrisMc

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 mahi mahi fillets
1 cup red wine
3 tablespoons scallions, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine wine, scallions, garlic, juice, brown sugar, and salt.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Marinate steaks for 60 minutes.
  • Grill or broil steaks, brushing with marinade.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh Mahi-Mahi: Look for fillets that are firm and have a slight sheen. Avoid any fish that has a slimy or off smell.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Mahi-Mahi can be baked, grilled, pan-fried, or sautéed. Each method produces a different flavor and texture, so experiment to find your favorite.
  • Don't overcook the fish: Mahi-Mahi is a delicate fish, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook it until it is just opaque in the center, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Use a flavorful marinade or sauce: Mahi-Mahi has a mild flavor, so it benefits from being marinated or sauced. Try using a marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, or a sauce made with white wine, butter, and capers.
  • Serve with a variety of sides: Mahi-Mahi can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, vegetables, or potatoes. It also goes well with a salad or fruit.

Conclusion:

Mahi-Mahi is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. With its mild flavor and firm texture, it's a great choice for both beginners and experienced cooks. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-frying, you're sure to enjoy this delicious fish. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful seafood option, give Mahi-Mahi a try!

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