Bahamian Mahi Mahi Recipes

ASIAN-STYLE BAKED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• In an ovenproof non-glass baking dish (11 by 8-inch), combine the coconut milk, stock, fish sauce, lime juice, ginger, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and Thai basil. Add the fish, turn to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Remove the fish from the marinade and reserve. Add the vegetables to a small ovenproof dish and cover with the marinade. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Once the vegetables are cooked, drain the marinade/cooking liquid into a small saucepot and place over medium-low heat to reduce.
• Pat the fish dry and strain as much liquid from the vegetables without damaging them. In the center of a piece of parchment, place 1/4 of the vegetables, top with 1 portion fish, and 1 slice fresh lime and fold the parchment around the fish and vegetables like a package. Secure with the kitchen string and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the packets to individual serving plates, cut open to reveal, and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a wedge of lime.

MEDITERRANEAN MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• In a large ovenproof skillet, saute onion and green pepper in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. , Stir in the salsa, wine, olives and Greek seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Transfer to a bowl; set aside., Sprinkle mahi mahi with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, lightly brown fillets in remaining oil for 2 minutes on each side. Spoon salsa mixture over fillets. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 6 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until fish just turns opaque.

HAWAIIAN-INSPIRED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Combine orange juice, lime juice, sea salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add pineapple juice from the can and whisk to combine. Refrigerate pineapple chunks until needed.
• Place mahi mahi fillets in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add marinade and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray foil with cooking spray.
• Remove fillets from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Top with green onions and macadamia nuts.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish is white and flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Top fillets with reserved pineapple chunks.

HAWAIIAN MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Blend the macadamia nuts and breadcrumbs together until it is coarsely ground mixture. Dip the fillets into the blend; make sure each side is coated evenly.
• Panfry the shallots until they are translucent. Slowly add the chicken stock then the papaya, pineapple (optional) and mango. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste. The sauce will thicken, which will take about 20 minutes.
• In another pan, place the butter in a pan or skillet and let it sit over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, pan fry the fish front and back until the fish is cooked and the nuts are a rich golden brown color.
• . Drizzle the sauce over the fillets. Generously add the fruit from the sauce and shredded coconut to the top of the mahi-mahi.