Orange Chimichurri Mahi Mahi Food

CUBAN-STYLE ORANGE CITRUS GRILLED MAHI-MAHI

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle the mahi-mahi with salt and pepper. Coat in 1/4 cup of the Cuban Style Orange Citrus Vinaigrette in a shallow bowl or baking dish. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the bacon to a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until crispy, about 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon pieces, leaving the drippings in the pan. Add the peppers and onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the rice, 2 cups water, cumin and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce the heat. Cook until the rice is tender and the all water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the beans and bacon pieces.
• Brush the grill grates generously with oil. Place 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.
• Divide the rice and beans among 4 plates. Top each with a piece of mahi-mahi. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. Sprinkle with crushed plantains and serve each with a lime quarter.

CITRUS GLAZED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, water, sugar and salt in a small skillet.
• Mix well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Cook until reduced by one half.
• Let cool until the glaze is thick and sticky.
• Brush over grilled Mahi Mahi steaks (or other fish) during the last two minutes of cooking.
• Pour remaining glaze over steaks when plated.

CITRUS GLAZED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 550 degrees.
• Put the fish in a baking dish.
• Spray with avocado oil spray and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 7-10 minutes.
• While the fish is cooking, heat the orange marmalade, 2-3 tablespoons of orange juice, and red pepper flakes in a sauce pan.
• Once the fish is done, top with the sauce and garnish with orange zest.

MAHI-MAHI WITH ORANGE BEURRE BLANC SAUCE

Steps:

• Microwave limes in a small bowl to release essential oils. Since these will be hot coming from the microwave, set them aside until just cool enough to handle. Season fish with salt and pepper and place in a non-reactive container for marinating. Squeeze lime juice over fish and add rinds to the bowl. Pour tequila over fillets, cover and let marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• About 20 to 25 minutes before mealtime, prepare orange beurre blanc by combining orange juice and wine in a saucepan and simmering on medium heat until reduced by half the volume. Stir in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and allow to reduce and thicken over low heat. Stir in parsley and set aside briefly in a warm place.
• Heat oil over medium heat in a large saute pan and add butter. Sear marinated fillets flesh side first, leaving undisturbed for at least 2 to 3 minutes to allow the surface to begin to caramelize and prevent tearing of the fish. Flip over to sear the skin side. Allow to cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until flesh springs back when gently prodded. Remove to a tray and let rest.
• Whisk butter into sauce just before serving and spoon over and around the fish.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI AND ORANGE GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat to medium high. Slightly oil grate to prevent fish from sticking. Season mahi mahi with salt and pepper. Combine lime juice, soy sauce, ginger paste and oil mix well. Place mahi mahi in plastic bag and add marinade. Marinade for 20-30 minutes. Grill for 6 - 8 minutes on each side.
• Meanwhile drain marinade into sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce until reduced by half. Add brown sugar and butter.
• Plate mahi mahi with sauced drizzled on top.

OVEN BAKED MAHI MAHI WITH ORANGE AND GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

Steps:

• Turn on oven to 375 degrees
• Wash fish with lemon in a glass bowl and drain all liquid. Add all ingredients for fish marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.
• In another bowl, combine orange zest, brown sugar, lemon juice, orange juice and graham cracker crumbs until thoroughly mixed (can also be placed in a food processor).
• Once marinade is set, Coat fish with graham cracker mixture and place on non-stick baking tray.
• Drizzle with Olive oil.
• Cover with aluminium foil and place in oven and let bake for 20-25 mins until tender and cooked in centre. Serve hot.

MAHI-MAHI WITH BLOOD ORANGE, AVOCADO, AND RED ONION SALSA

Steps:

• Using small sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from orange. Working over small bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. Add avocado, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice to oranges in bowl; stir gently to blend. Season salsa to taste with salt.
• Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
• Place 1 fillet on each of 2 plates. Spoon salsa atop fish and serve.

ORANGE CHIMICHURRI MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Combine the chimichurri sauce and 1/2 cup of the orange juice in a plastic zipper bag. Add the fish, seal the bag, massage it to make sure the fish is completely moistened, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Set up a grill for direct grilling, and heat to medium-high. Brush the grill rack with oil before the grill is hot. Meanwhile, mix the remaining orange juice, hot sauce, and garlic oil in a bowl, and set aside.Remove the fish from the marinade, allowing a good amount of the herbs from the marinade to remain on its surface. Spray the flesh side of the fish with oil. Grill flesh-side down in a covered grill until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn with a spatula and grill, covered, until the fish flakes to gentle pressure, 5 to 6 minutes more. Transfer the fish to a platter by slipping a spatula between the skin and the flesh of the fish, allowing the skin to stay stuck to the grill rack (you can scrape it off later). Pour the reserved hot pepper sauce mixture over the fish before serving.From Homemade In A Hurry. Text copyright © 2006 by Andrew Schloss. Cover photograph copyright © 2006 by Noel Barnhurst. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.