In this comprehensive guide, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the most delectable recipes for preparing striped bass or mahi mahi with a symphony of fennel, leeks, and tomatoes. These recipes showcase a perfect harmony of flavors, textures, and colors, transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary dishes. Whether you prefer the mild sweetness of striped bass or the bold, firm texture of mahi mahi, you will find a recipe here that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving more. We will explore various cooking techniques, from pan-searing to roasting, ensuring that you find the perfect method to suit your culinary skills and preferences. So, get ready to dive into a world of culinary delights as we unravel the secrets of cooking striped bass or mahi mahi with fennel, leeks, and tomatoes.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
STRIPED BASS OR MAHI MAHI WITH FENNEL, LEEKS AND TOMATOES
Fennel is a classic accompaniment to fish throughout the Mediterranean. Any firm white fish will work here. Porgy and sea bass are also good choices. The sauce is almost like a vegetable ragout.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Lay the fish fillets in a baking dish or on a sheet pan and season with salt and pepper. Squeeze the lemon juice over the fish and refrigerate while you make the sauce.
- In a large lidded sauté pan that will accommodate all of the fish in one layer (see note below), heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the leeks. Cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes, and add the garlic and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute, and add the fennel. Turn down the heat to medium-low, cover the pan and cook, stirring often, until the fennel is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover the pan, add the tomatoes, salt to taste, and the pepper and cook uncovered, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down and the mixture is thick and fragrant. Stir in the dill and 1 tablespoon of the parsley.
- Lay the fish over the fennel mixture. (Note: If the pan isn't big enough, divide the mixture between two pans.) Cover and place over medium heat. Simmer 10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and pulls apart easily with a fork. Sprinkle on the remaining parsley and serve the sauce and fish together, with rice or potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 351, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1144 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
PAN SEARED MAHI-MAHI WITH PRESERVED LEMON-TOMATO CHUTNEY THAI BASIL-SHIITAKE ORZO
Steps:
- On a dinner plate, mix together the flour, tumeric and cumin. Season the fillets with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour mixture. In a large saute pan on high heat, coat lightly with oil and pan sear the fillets until brown on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes a side. Let fish rest 5 minutes to carry over before serving. In a medium, non-reactive saucepan on medium heat, coat lightly with oil and saute the onions and ginger until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the preserved lemons, tomatoes and juice. Season and check for flavor. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until tomatoes are melted. Pull off stove and keep at room temperature. Check again for seasoning. Add the parsley right before serving.
- In a large saute pan, coat with olive oil and saute the garlic and shallots until soft, about 2 minutes. Season and add shiitakes. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes until soft and deglaze with wine. Reduce by 50 percent then add orzo to heat thoroughly. Right before serving, stir in basil oil.
- PLATING: Place a small mound of orzo in the middle of the white dinner plate. Top with fillet of Mahi and top the fish with the chutney. Drizzle some basil oil and garnish with parsley.
MEDITERRANEAN MAHI MAHI
I created this entree years ago when a friend gave me some fresh-caught mahi mahi. Shortly after, I entered the recipe in a contest and won! I think you'll agree it's a keeper. -Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large ovenproof skillet, saute onion and green pepper in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. , Stir in the salsa, wine, olives and Greek seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Transfer to a bowl; set aside., Sprinkle mahi mahi with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, lightly brown fillets in remaining oil for 2 minutes on each side. Spoon salsa mixture over fillets. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 6 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until fish just turns opaque.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
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
TOMATO BASIL MAHI MAHI
I came up with this because I wanted something healthy, easy, and fast. I've mad it several times with great results! Any firm white fish will work. I make it for one, but it can easily be made for any number of people. I have made this "south beach" style with sauted spinach and mushrooms as a side, or served it over pasta with white wine sauce as a more hearty "non-diet" meal.
Provided by Ambrosia
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place parchment paper on baking sheet, and mahi in middle of paper.
- Dust paprika over fish to help browning.
- Squeeze lemon juice and spread chopped garlic over fish.
- Slice tomato and arrange on top of fish, then drizzle with oil and vinegar.
- Sprinkle fresh basil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold paper over fish to make a pouch (you can secure with toothpicks) and bake at 375 degrees for 15-17 minutes.
- Tomatoes should be cooked and fish opaque.
ROASTED STRIPED BASS WITH FENNEL, TOMATOES, AND OIL-CURED OLIVES
Provided by Donatella Arpaia
Categories Fish Olive Tomato Roast Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Bass Fennel Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Boil wine in medium saucepan until reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and reserve.
- Generously brush 18x12x1-inch baking sheet with olive oil. Arrange fennel slices in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Top with onion slices in single layer. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle 4 tablespoons oil over vegetables.
- Rinse fish inside and out; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle fish inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Lightly dust outside of fish with flour. Pour enough olive oil into extra-large skillet to reach depth of 1/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat until oil is very hot. Working with 1 fish at a time, add fish to skillet and fry until golden crust forms on skin, about 3 minutes per side. Carefully place fish atop vegetables on baking sheet. Gently stuff cavity of each fish with 2 crushed garlic cloves, then 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Pour reserved wine over vegetables on baking sheet.
- Roast fish uncovered until vegetables begin to soften, 35 to 40 minutes. Scatter tomato halves and olives around fish; bake until fish is just cooked through, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer fish to large platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Increase oven temperature to 475°F. Continue to bake vegetables uncovered until tender and tomatoes are very soft and beginning to color in spots, about 15 minutes longer.
- Arrange vegetable mixture around fish on platter. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle chopped fennel fronds over fish and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest fish possible. Look for fish that is firm to the touch, has bright, clear eyes, and no fishy smell.
- If you are using frozen fish, thaw it thoroughly before cooking. The best way to do this is to place the fish in a colander in the sink and run cold water over it until it is completely thawed.
- Season the fish generously with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
- Cook the fish over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your recipe. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
- Serve the fish with your favorite sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Striped bass and mahi-mahi are both delicious fish that are perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-frying. They are also a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that your family and friends will love.
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