Grilled Mahi Mahi With Basil And Lemon Marinade Recipes

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH BASIL AND LEMON MARINADE

Steps:

• Place fish in glass bowl or dish with sides. Squeeze lemon juice into separate small bowl. Chop basil and combine with lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper. Mix marinade well, and pour over fish. Let stand 30 to 45 minutes (or however long you have). Grill on direct, medium heat for 6-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of fish. To serve four people, simply double recipe.

LIME-MARINATED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk the extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, lime juice, and grated lime zest together in a bowl to make the marinade.
• Place the mahi mahi fillets in the marinade and turn to coat; allow to marinate at least 15 minutes.
• Cook on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Garnish with the twists of lime zest to serve.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• With mortar and pestle, mash garlic and salt to form paste; place in a gallon bag.
• Add rum, lime juice, mint, cilantro, peppers, oil, honey, lime peel, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Add fish; turn and rub to distribute marinade evenly.
• Refrigerate for no more than 30 minutes so fish doesn't break down.
• Place fish on grill over medium heat or 4 to 6 inches from coals.
• Grill 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes.
• Turn once and spoon remaining marinade over fish halfway through grilling time.