Grilled Mahi Mahi
“Instead of grilling out the usual hamburgers or chicken breasts, prepare this grilled mahi mahi and reel in raves!” —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 8servings | 20minutes + marinating | 10minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8servings | 20minutes + marinating |
| Cook Time |
| 10minutes |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp sherry or pineapple juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 8 mahi mahi fillets (6 oz)
- Tropical Fruit Salsa
- 1 medium mango peeled and diced
- 1 cup chopped seeded peeled papaya
- 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple
- 1/2 medium red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1 tbsp chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the teriyaki sauce, sherry or pineapple juice and garlic; add mahi mahi. Turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Drain and discard marinade. Place mahi mahi on an oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.
Recipe Notes
Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
Nutrition Facts
1 fillet with 1/4 cup salsa: 195 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fibre), 32g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit.
