How to Make Grilled Mahi-Mahi

May 29, 2010

Let’s make grilled Mahi-Mahi today. Mahi Mahi is a nutritious, versatile fish that lends itself to a wide variety of cooking methods and flavors. Its firm texture and mild, slightly sweet taste make it a favorite among seafood lovers. Whether grilled, pan-seared, baked, or used in dishes like fish tacos and ceviche, Mahi Mahi is a delicious and healthy option for any meal.

Although I used Mahi-Mahi in this recipe, any white firm fleshed fish will work.

Marinated Mahi Mahi

Ingredients:

6 to 8 Mahi Mahi fillets
¼ cup olive oil
Juice of 1 large orange
Juice of 1 medium lime
2 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon lime zest
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Prepare the Marinade:
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, chopped scallions, orange zest, lime zest, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Marinate the Fish:
- Place the Mahi Mahi fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag.
- Pour the marinade over the fillets, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Cook the Fish:
- Remove the Mahi Mahi fillets from the marinade.
- Choose your preferred cooking method:
  - Pan Fry: Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  - Broil: Preheat the broiler. Place the fillets on a broiler pan and broil for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  - Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the fillets directly on the grill grates or on a soaked cedar plank for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Serve:
- Transfer the cooked Mahi Mahi fillets to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Enjoy your zesty and flavorful marinated Mahi Mahi!

any firm, white fish will work for this. Here is what you need to do for this:

• In a bowl whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, the juice of 1 large orange, the juice of 1 medium lime, 2 chopped scallions, 1 TBS zest, 1 tsp lime zest, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp cayenne pepper and 1 tsp salt.

• Pour marinade over 6 to 8 Mahi-Mahi fillets.

• Cover and refrigerate fish for 1 hour.

• Remove fish from marinade and either pan fry, broil or grill. You can grill it directly on the grill or on a soaked cedar plank.