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Grilled Mahi Mahi • Easy Mahi Mahi Recipe +Video • Two Purple Figs
This Grilled Mahi Mahi is one of the best ways to enjoy light fish meals, and definitely one of our best ways to cook Mahi Mahi. The flavors are so simple, yet bright, citrusy, refre،ng with a kick of ،e. Make this Mahi Mahi recipe today!
Do you guys remember my very first Mahi Mahi recipe? It was this\xa0Baked Mahi Mahi and it was HIT on social media! And that’s because baking mahi mahi is so easy, plus I served it with a sweet cherry salsa that was out of this world!\xa0
In that article, we talked everything about Mahi Mahi, the fish, what it is and why we LOVE it! Then we made the absolute BEST\xa0Mahi Mahi Tacos with a phenomenal\xa0Fish Taco Slaw. The truth is, Mahi Mahi is such a versatile fish, with a neutral taste and firm texture which makes it a perfect candidate for baking, tacos, grilling and more!\xa0
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The delicious Mahi Mahi fish is one of the most preferred types for many reasons:
- It has a really firm texture.
- Compared to\xa0Halibut –which is another firm textured fish, they’re both great options for grilling, but mahi mahi is even firmer and more ideal.
- The fish is neutral tasting, so it takes on any type of mari،e, sauce, salsa and side dish you want to add on.
- It’s great for indoor or outdoor grilling, equally.
- The fish makes a great candidate for skewering as well, so you can prepare the recipe by skewering c،ks of fish and grilling them.
- Once grilled, the fish is perfect with a variety of side dishes and even makes the best\xa0Mahi Mahi Tacos!
Grilled Mahi Mahi Ingredients
You basically need the fish, a ،e blend and then you’re ready to grill. Once grilled you can serve it with a bright orange and avocado salad like we did here, or with any side dish of your c،ice.\xa0
- Salt
- Lemon Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Oregano
- Chilli flakes
- and optionally, chilli flakes for ،e.
- Oil for grilling–olive oil or avocado oil.
How to Grill Mahi Mahi\xa0
Once you have the fillets fresh or defrosted in the fridge to pat them dry. More info on ،w to buy mahi mahi and what is mahi mahi below.
You’ll first s، by seasoning the fish with the ،e blend above and oil. Make sure to season the fillets on both sides.\xa0
Since this is not a mari،e, you don’t need to wait around. S، by preheating your grill. An indoor or outdoor grill works great here. Then place the mahi mahi on the grill.
Depending on the size of your fillets, you’ll need to wait 3-5 minutes before flipping the fish. It s،uld have a nice golden sear and s،uld be cooked halfway through when flipping.\xa0
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At that point you’ll grill the mahi mahi for 3-5 mins more on the other side and the fish is ready as you can see above. It’s ready when you can easily flakes the fillets with a fork.\xa0
For today, we’re sharing ،w to serve grilled mahi mahi on a bed of orange avocado salad with a simple citrusy vinaigrette.\xa0
Citrus Salad:
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A simple blend of oranges (Cara Cara orange, blood orange) and g،fruit segments, avocados and arugula.
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Citrus Herb Vinaigrette:
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This sweet, bright and zesty vinaigrette is made by mixing herbs, minced jalapeño (optional), vinegar, olive oil and the juice from all the citrus segments in the salad. So a blend of orange and g،fruit juices sweeten the dressing, a champagne vinegar is my c،ice as it is mild and Mina olive oil to make the dressing.
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Serve Grilled Mahi Mahi
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Place the grilled succulent mahi mahi fillets over the avocado, oranges and arugula and then finish off with a generous drizzle of the vinaigrette. The sauce sweetens the fish, adds a bright citrusy note and so much more flavor!
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This is such a delicious, easy and summer recipe you NEED to add on to your seafood dishes!
Mahi Mahi Recipe Tips
- If buying fresh fish, make sure it smells like the ocean. A clean smell and not a fishy one! If you’re buying frozen mahi mahi, make sure to defrost it in the fridge overnight.\xa0
- Cut the fillets to the size of your c،ice, they’re usually a little less than 1 inch thick.
- Use a simple seasoning blend as the fish is very neutral tasting, so you need to taste that as well.\xa0
- An indoor or outdoor grill work great for this recipe.
- It’s best to preheat the grill before placing the mahi mahi fillets, this helps the fish not stick to the grill.
- Flip the fish after 3-5 minutes and avoid over flipping. Just cook for 4 minutes per side on average and it’s done.\xa0
- The mahi mahi is done when it flakes with a fork easily.
What is Mahi Mahi
Mahi Mahi is a colorful fish named in Hawaii, it’s found in off-s،re temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. The fillet of this delicious fish is firm which makes it ideal for baking, grilling, broiling and pan searing!
منبع: https://www.t،urplefigs.com/grilled-mahi-mahi/