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Grilled Mahi Mahi with Red Pepper & Cilantro Pesto Recipe
Tender and flaky spice-crusted grilled mahi mahi is topped with a savory roasted red pepper and cilantro pesto for an unforgettable meal.
Prep Time
23 mins
Cook Time
23 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 376 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
The Pesto:
- 2 roasted red peppers chopped (how to: roast your own peppers)
- 3 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
The mahi mahi:
- 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ tspteaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 4 6-ounces mahi mahi fillets
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
The Pesto:
- Place roasted red bell peppers in the bowl of a food processor. Add slivered almonds, garlic, cilantro, Parmesan cheese, and lime juice. Pulse until combined. While the food processor is running, slowly pour in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set the pesto aside.
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The Mahi Mahi:
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cumin, salt, pepper, and chipotle chile powder. Rub each of four 6-ounce mahi mahi fillets with 1 teaspoon olive oil and rub 2 teaspoons of the rub mixture into one side of each fillet.
- Heat the grill to high and lay the fillets rub-side down on the grill. Cook until a crust forms, about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not try to move the fish too soon or the crust will tear. Flip each fillet and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fish is barely cooked through.
- Serve each mahi mahi fillet with several tablespoons of the pesto.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
1191mg
(50%)
Potassium
801mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
9.7mg
(11%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1191mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 801mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.