Pan Seared Mahi Mahi With Oranges And Olives Food

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.

MAHIMAHI WITH ORANGE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine orange, red pepper, scallions, red onion, and cilantro. Add orange juice, syrup, lime juice, and olive oil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Grill the fish fillets for 4 minutes on each side and top with salsa.

MAHI MAHI WITH ORANGE AND RUM MOJO

Steps:

• To make the spice mix, toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds and peppercorns in a dry saucepan set over a medium heat. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Cool slightly before grinding to a powder.
• Mix the ground spices, salt and thyme together and rub over the mahi mahi. Reserve any extra spice mix.
• Drizzle the fish with olive oil and leave to marinate for about 15 minutes.
• To make the mojo, heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes, until the onion is softened and translucent.
• Stir in any remaining spice mix.
• Add the orange juice, lime juice and rum and bring to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Grill the mahi mahi for 3 minutes on each side, until just cooked through.
• Scatter over the orange segments, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with the mojo sauce.

MEDITERRANEAN MAHI MAHI WITH OLIVE AND SHALLOT TAPENADE

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons garlic, and oregano in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub fish with oregano mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, soak olives in cold water 30 minutes. Drain, and soak in cold water 30 additional minutes. Drain. Chop olives and set aside.
• Place 4 tablespoons oil and chives in a blender; process until combined. Strain chive mixture through cheesecloth into a small bowl, if desired, and set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons garlic, thyme, and olives; cook 3 minutes or until heated. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sauté fish, skin side up, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes, or until fish flakes with a fork. Place fish on individual serving plates. Spoon olive mixture evenly over steaks, and drizzle with chive mixture. Serve immediately.