Grilled Mahi Mahi Food

GRILLED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• With mortar and pestle, mash garlic and salt to form paste; place in a gallon bag.
• Add rum, lime juice, mint, cilantro, peppers, oil, honey, lime peel, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Add fish; turn and rub to distribute marinade evenly.
• Refrigerate for no more than 30 minutes so fish doesn't break down.
• Place fish on grill over medium heat or 4 to 6 inches from coals.
• Grill 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes.
• Turn once and spoon remaining marinade over fish halfway through grilling time.

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI, CEVICHE-STYLE

Steps:

• Rub the fillets with kosher salt and set aside. In a non-reactive bowl, combine the onion, lime juice, orange juice, jalapeno, sugar and tequila. Mix to dissolve the sugar, and add the fillets to the bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, turning the fillets once after 1 hour. Remove the fillets from the marinade and set it aside. Pat the fillets dry with paper towels and lightly coat with the olive oil.
• Heat a grill to high and place the fillets over direct heat until they are just cooked through - opaque at the center but still moist, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. While the fish is grilling, transfer the reserved marinade to a saucepan and heat until it is reduced to about 3/4 cup. Using tongs, remove the fillets to serving plates and divide sauce equally among them. Top with the cilantro.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Cut the mahi mahi into 4 serving size portions.
• Brush both sides of the fish with the olive oil.
• Brush both sides of the fish with the lemon juice.
• Sprinkle with Salt and pepper.
• Rub Garlic on the fish.
• To Grill: spray grill rack or grill basket with olive oil cooking spray. Grill fish over med-hot coals for 4-6 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. If the fish is more than 1" thick, gently turn it halfway through grilling.
• To Broil: Spray rack of broil pan with olive oil cooking spray. Broil the fish 4 inches from the heat 4-6 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. If the fish is more than 1" thick, gently turn it halfway through grilling.
• Top with capers (if using) when serving.

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH MOJO

Steps:

• Put the garlic and olive in a small microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic, and microwave on HIGH until the garlic is soft and aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. (Alternatively, heat the oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat until the garlic is softened.) Stir in the lime juice, cilantro leaves, and salt. Set aside until ready to serve.
• Prepare an outdoor grill to medium high heat. Brush the fillets all over with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Lay the fish on the grill, rounded-side down, and leave it until you can lift the fish without it sticking to the grill and there are distinct grill marks, about 5 minutes. (Test it by gently lifting a corner--if it sticks, cook it a bit longer and try again). Carefully turn the fish over and cook until firm to the touch, about another 5 minutes.
• Place a bed of greens on 2 plates. Divide the fish between the plates and brush with some of the mojo. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve with the sauce.

EASY GRILLED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Preheat a gas grill for medium-high heat (450 degrees F (230 degrees C)) and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine the paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Brush mahi mahi fillets with olive oil on both sides and season with the spice mixture.
• Grill on the hot grill until golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the teriyaki sauce, sherry or pineapple juice and garlic; add mahi mahi. Turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Place mahi mahi on an oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

GRILLED MAHIMAHI

Steps:

• Make marinade: Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin seeds, pepper, and herbs in a large resealable plastic bag or airtight plastic container. Shake well to combine.
• Add fish, and shake gently to coat well with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Heat grill or grill pan. Remove fish from marinade, letting excess drip off; grill until it is browned on the outside and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Place mahi mahi in an aluminum foil pan, and toss with the garlic to coat. Distribute butter evenly throughout pan. Spread onions over fish. Pour the lemon juice, wine, and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers over the fish. Season with salt and pepper. Tightly cover pan with aluminum foil.
• Place pan on the grill grate, and cook fish 35 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI TACOS

Steps:

• For pico de gallo:
• Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• For crema:
• Whisk cream and sour cream in a small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
• For tacos:
• Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Combine all dried spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle over fish. Brush grill grate with oil. Grill fish until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Using a fork, coarsely shred fish. Fill tortillas with fish, cabbage, and pico de gallo. Drizzle with crema. Squeeze fresh lime wedges over tacos.