The Best Coryphaena (Mahi-Mahi) on the Grill

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Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 402, total fat 8 G., saturated fats 1 G., proteins 44 G., carbohydrates 40 G., fiber 4 G., cholesterol 166 mg, sodium 1096 mg, sugar 26 G.

With its firm flesh and mild flavor, mahi-mahi (also known as dolphin fish) is ideal for grilling. In this recipe, we coat mahi-mahi fillets with a sweet-and-spicy glaze made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes. The firm fillets hold together and are easy to flip on a hot grill or griddle, allowing the glaze to become sticky and lightly caramelized, locking in moisture for a tender, juicy fish. Pan-fried mahi-mahi is served with a salsa of grilled pineapple, green onions, fresh mint, and cilantro, a nod to the fish's native tropical waters. You can even feel the warm ocean breeze in every bite!

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Salsa

1 can (560 g) of canned pineapple rings, drained into a separate bowl
4 green onions, cut into 3 pieces
Juice of 2 limes
0.5 tsp coarse salt
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves
Vegetable oil for frying

Mahi-Mahi (coryphaena)

1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 green onion, cut lengthwise into three pieces
2.5 cm ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
4 mahi-mahi fish fillets, 220 g each.
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Pineapple salsaHeat a grill pan over medium heat. Once hot, brush generously with vegetable oil.

Grill the pineapple rings and green onions (in batches if using a grill pan), turning the onions frequently, until softened and browned, about 3-5 minutes total, and turn the pineapple once until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Let cool on a cutting board, then dice.
In a medium bowl, combine pineapple and green onions with lime juice; season with salt. Cilantro and mint can be added just before serving..

Sticky, spicy-sweet glazeCombine soy sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic, green onions, ginger, lime juice, and pineapple juice in a small saucepan.

Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until the liquid has reduced by half and is thick as a syrup, about 6 minutes.
Mahi-mahiPat the mahi mahi dry with paper towels and generously brush the surface with glaze; season generously with salt and pepper.

Grill the fish, glaze side down, without moving it, until golden brown, about 5 minutes; the glaze will become sticky in the heat of the grill. Brush the other side of the fish with glaze and season with salt and pepper. Flip and grill, without moving it, until the fish is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Brush the fish with more glaze.
Divide the fish among plates. Add cilantro and mint to the pineapple salsa, then spoon it over the fish. Serve immediately.