Brush perfectly charred fish filets with a bright, garlicky mojo sauce. We made ours with freshly squeezed lime juice, which stands in for the sour oranges typically used.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 17 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 12 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 17 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 12 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves plus 2 sprigs for garnish
- Two 5- to 6-ounce mahi-mahi fillets
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Mixed greens, for serving
Instructions
- Put the garlic and olive in a small microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic, and microwave on HIGH until the garlic is soft and aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. (Alternatively, heat the oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat until the garlic is softened.) Stir in the lime juice, cilantro leaves, and salt. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Prepare an outdoor grill to medium high heat. Brush the fillets all over with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Lay the fish on the grill, rounded-side down, and leave it until you can lift the fish without it sticking to the grill and there are distinct grill marks, about 5 minutes. (Test it by gently lifting a corner–if it sticks, cook it a bit longer and try again). Carefully turn the fish over and cook until firm to the touch, about another 5 minutes.
- Place a bed of greens on 2 plates. Divide the fish between the plates and brush with some of the mojo. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 253 calorie |
| Total Fat | 15 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 2 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 4 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 grams |
| Calories | 253 calorie |
| Total Fat | 15 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 2 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 4 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 grams |
Reviews
Very good! Substituted basil paste for cilantro and yum! Also served over brown rice. Quick, easy and so delicious! Used frozen mahi mahi from Costco.
Oh yes! What an Amazing way to cook Mahi Mahi! My husband said that was Excellent! It was so flavorful, zesty. Very well balanced flavor. Nothing over powering. I will definitely will make this again soon. So good.
It was pretty good except the cook time was too long I like my fish not cook so long. The lime topping was very good
This recipe is very easy to make and full of flavor
This was super delicious and easy to make. It is really light and fresh. Mahi mahi is so good and you don’t want something that overpowers the flavor. This compliments or enhances it. Yum!
AMAZING! Best Mahi Mahi recipe I’ve tried. We were out of propane for the grill so we cooked it in the air fryer and still have no complaints! The sauce compliments this fish perfectly, very light and refreshing. Everyone loved it. Picked up more Mahi Mahi today to make it again! Thank you!
This checked all the boxes. It was easy, fast, healthy and delicious!
So delicious!! Easy to follow- easy to adapt. Our weather turned south so broiled rather than grilling – still turned out SO good!! Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and a touch of white rum to the mojo sauce. Yum!! Thanks!
Delicious—better than you get at restaurants!
Good recipe. I modified it to suit our palette- added a half a jalapeño with seeds removed and more garlic and cilantro and blended it along with the olive oil. Layered it on the fish to give it a pesto like coating. Turned out delicious!