how is mahi mahi supposed to be cooked

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Mahi Mahi is delicious and is one of our favorite weeknight meals because of how easy it is to cook. The simplest and cleanest way to cook Mahi Mahi is to bake it. We’ll show you how to do that, along with grill it, and pan cook it in this ultimate guide to cooking Mahi Mahi!

It is a popular choice for grilling because it doesn’t fall apart easily. It can also be sautéed, broiled, baked or used in soups, and its mild flavor works well with Caribbean and Pacific Rim spices. Similar fish include swordfish, tuna or striped bass.
how is mahi mahi supposed to be cooked

First things first- What is Mahi Mahi? Where can I buy it?

Mahi is a surface dwelling saltwater fish found in tropical climates. It has a mild taste, similar to swordfish but a little sweeter, and a firm texture that flakes easily when properly cooked. Mahi Mahi is a lean fish, rich with vitamin B12. It is often regarded as one of the healthiest fishes to eat. We purchase ours from Costco- a bag of frozen filets can be found in the freezer section. With all fish, wild caught is best.

Thaw fish by placing it in a sealed ziplock bag then place in cool water and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.

For this post, we will focus on baking Mahi Mahi, but scroll down if you want to learn to grill it or cook it in a pan from our other recipes. To start, place thawed Mahi Mahi filets on a paper towel and blot them dry to remove excess moisture.

Next, place the thawed Mahi Mahi on a foil sheet pan, or make a foil packet (but I still recommend placing the packet on a sheet pan, so fish juice doesn’t leak all over your oven!) and drizzle about a teaspoon of olive oil on each filet. Using your hands, rub the olive oil all over the fish.

Sprinkle the Mahi Mahi with coarse salt and pepper (fresh herbs like rosemary, tarragon, or dill would also be delicious!) along with a couple lemon slices and bake for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees farenheit.

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FAQ

Is mahi mahi supposed to be fully cooked?

Mahi Mahi is fully cooked once it reaches 137 degrees farenheit. It will flake easily at this temperature- we recommend a meat thermometer to ensure it isn’t overcooked (or undercooked for that matter!).

Is mahi mahi supposed to be pink when cooked?

To grill mahi mahi, lightly brush a very hot grill with oil to prevent the fish from sticking. Cook the fish on 2 to 4 minutes per side, and only flip it once so it doesn’t fall apart. You’ll know the fish is done when it goes from translucent to an opaque pinkish-white color.

Should mahi mahi be served rare?

Grill your Mahi Mahi, it cooks fairly quickly since it is generally not that thick. Cook your Mahi Mahi medium rare or no more than medium.

Does mahi mahi have to be well done?

This can vary depending on how you are actually cooking the fish but remember that fish in general cooks rather quickly so keep on eye on it so as not to overcook. When the flesh of the Mahi becomes opaque and separates easily with a fork is will then be done.

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