Spicy Caribbean Mahi Mahi

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    226 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Spicy Caribbean Mahi Mahi

Lightly spiced tomato broth poaches fresh mahi mahi.  Serve over sticky rice for a healthy, flavorful meal!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound mahi mahi fillets (or any fish fillet) cut into 4-6 oz portions
  • 5-6 green scallions thinly sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 shallots thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces good quality tomato sauce
  • ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes depending on how spicy you like it
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2-3 grinds of black pepper
  • ¾ cup water divided
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Serve with

  • 2 cups cooked long grain white rice - you want the rice to be sticky -- NOT converted rice.
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Instructions

  1. Heat a 9-10" skillet over medium-low heat and swirl 3 tablespoons olive oil over the bottom of the pan. Add 5-6 green scallions, 5 cloves garlic and 3 shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and translucent, about 10-15 minutes. (Don't crank up the heat - you don't want these vegetables to brown).
  2. Stir in 8 ounces good quality tomato sauce, ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 bay leaves, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, 2-3 grinds of black pepper and ½ cup water. Stir to combine and continue cooking, uncovered, until sauce has thickened somewhat, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the remaining ¼ cup water and nestle 1 pound mahi mahi fillets in the poaching liquid. Put the lid on securely and poach the fish on low to medium-low heat for about 8 minutes.
  4. Using tongs or a spatula, flip the fish over and continue to poach for an additional 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat. Squeeze juice of half a lemon over the fish and chopped parsley for garnish.
  5. Serve on top of 2 cups cooked long grain white rice.

Notes

  • A cool cucumber salad is good with this to take the heat off.
  • A cool cucumber salad is good with this to take the heat off.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 1221mg (51%) Potassium 818mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 810IU (16%) Vitamin C 11.1mg (12%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1221mg 51%
Potassium 818mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 810IU 16%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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