Grilled Mahi Mahi With Red Pepper & Cilantro Pesto Recipe
This recipe combines the vibrant flavors of roasted red peppers, cilantro, and lime juice in a zesty pesto that pairs beautifully with perfectly grilled mahi mahi fillets. The pesto adds a burst of freshness and nuttiness to the tender and flavorful fish, making this dish a delightful and satisfying meal that's sure to impress your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 roasted red peppers, chopped (how to roast your own peppers)
- 3 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp (packed) brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp chipotle chile powder
- 4 6-oz. mahi mahi fillets
- 4 tsp 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.
- 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.
Cook Time
7M
Prep Time
PT23M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 376 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
- Protein Content: 35 g
- Fat Content: 24 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
- Cholesterol Content: 127 mg
- Sodium Content: 1191 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 2 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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