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the pioneer woman's grilled mahi mahi recipe

Caitlin Bensel

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Yields: 4 serving(s)Prep Time: 5 minsTotal Time: 15 mins

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Summertime is the season to try fresh dinner ideas like grilled mahi mahi. Burgers and steaks are the more traditional grilling recipes, but fish is even easier! Mild, flaky, but firm, mahi is easy to season and grill. Top it with mango salsa and serve it with rice and a great salad for an effortless meal.

Is mahi mahi easy to grill?

Surprisingly so! Even though its flavor is nice and mild, mahi mahi is firmer than most flaky, white fish. As long as the grill grates are clean and the fish is coated in cooking spray, sticking shouldn't be a problem. Just get the grill nice and hot, and only flip the fish one to reduce the chance of any breaking. After all, it's a firm filet, but not a steak!

Do you remove the skin from mahi mahi?

Mahi mahi is often sold without the skin, but if your fillets do have the skin intact, there's no need to remove it since you're grilling. Just start grilling the fish skin-side down. If you aren't a fan of eating the skin, it can be most easily pulled away from the flesh once the filets are cooked.

Is grilled mahi mahi healthy?

This fish is known as a "lean" protein, meaning that it doesn't have much fat, which is great for heart health. Additionally, grilling is a healthy way to cook, as it uses less oil or butter, relying instead on the hot, quick heat of the flames to cook the fish quickly and add smoky flavor.

Do I need a grill basket for grilling fish?

A grill basket can be a handy tool for cooking thin, super-flaky fish like grouper or flounder, but because mahi mahi has heartier flesh, this grilling accessory isn't necessary.

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Ingredients

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4
mahi mahi fillets (about 1 1/2 lbs)
2 Tbsp.
olive oil
2 tsp.
salt
1 tsp.
chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
1/2 tsp.
smoked paprika
1/2 tsp.
ground black pepper
1/2 tsp.
garlic powder
Nonstick cooking spray
Melted butter, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (400 to 450°).
2. Step 2Brush the fish on both sides with olive oil. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, thyme, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly on both sides of the fish. Spray the fish with cooking spray.
3. Step 3Place the fish on the hot grill grates. Grill, uncovered and undisturbed, until grill marks form and the fish releases from the grates easily, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn the fish, and grill until the fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
4. Step 4To serve, drizzle the fish with melted butter and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, if you like. Serve with lemon wedges.

This simple seasoning blend works well with any type of fish—try this recipe with snapper, grouper, or even salmon!

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