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
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Grilled Mahi Mahi
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.