Mahi Mahi With Watercress And Arugula Salad With Melon And Pickled Onions Recipes

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the pickled red onions: Thinly slice the red onion, then pack into a 16-ounce mason jar. Add the pickling spice. Heat the vinegar, salt, sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve, about 1 minute. Cool about 5 minutes, then pour over the onions. Set aside to cool to room temperature for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the garlic aioli: Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic salt, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the sandwiches: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix together the garlic powder, paprika and a pinch of salt and pepper in small bowl. Coat the fish evenly with the oil and sprinkle the seasoning mixture on both sides.
• Spray the grill grates with cooking spray, then grill the fish until just cooked through, 3 minutes on each side. Just before the fish is finished, add the rolls to the grill and toast for 1 minute. (See Cook's Note.)
• Assemble the sandwiches with the grilled ciabatta, fish, garlic aioli, pickled onions and arugula.

MAHI MAHI WITH WATERCRESS AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH MELON AND PICKLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a small bowl whisk together lime, vinegar and sugar. Pour 1/2 of the dressing in a small container and set aside. Place onions in a shallow dish, add remaining dressing, and let stand 30 minutes or overnight.
• Season fish with salt and pepper and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Place the fish, skin side down, in a non-stick pan with an oven proof handle. Bake until fish is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Cut fish into 4 pieces and place 1 piece on each serving dish.
• Place watercress, arugula and melon in a large salad bowl. Toss with the remaining 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Add reserved dressing. Toss to combine. Divide dressed greens and melon among plates. Garnish with pickled onion rings.

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.

ARUGULA AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• The arugula and watercress should be trimmed of all tough stems and blemished leaves. The leaves should be rinsed well and shaken or patted dry. Put the greens in a salad bowl.
• Put the mustard in a small mixing bowl. Add the vinegar, and blend well with a wire whisk. Gradually add the oil, beating rapidly with the whisk. Add the garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and green onions.
• Pour the dressing over the greens and toss.