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    Home » Recipes » Mouthwatering Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi

    Mouthwatering Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi

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    Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi is mouthwateringly delicious. The fish fillets are first marinated in a tasty lime, soy, ginger marinade and then cook on a very hot grill. The sauce gives a tasty flavor to the fish and keeps it moist. You can also use the marinade on other firm flesh fish.Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi is mouthwateringly delicious. The fish fillets are first marinated in a tasty lime, soy, ginger marinade and then cook on a very hot grill. The sauce gives a tasty flavor to the fish and keeps it moist. You can also use the marinade on other firm flesh fish.

    We hope you aren’t getting tired of grilled recipes because here is another one — Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi. We weren’t kidding when we said we grill as many meals as we can. It’s just too darn hot to turn on the oven or the stove. One thing that we do, though, is keep reminding ourselves that winter is much worse. Our happy thought on these hot days is that we’re not suffering through the cold, wet, snowy, winter weather.

    Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi with grill marks on a white plate with slices of lime surround the 4 fillets. @ allourway.com
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     Lime adds a fresh taste to the marinade

    During the dog days of summer, we seem to turn away from heavy meals and embrace quick, light recipes such as this grilled lime marinated mahi-mahi. Limes and lemons are hot weather fruit, don’t you think? They not only smell fresh and tangy, but they taste that way too.

    The hotter it gets, the more we crave using lemon and lime in our dishes. That was the inspiration for the marinade.

    Four Marinated fillets on a black wire rack over a green leaf china platter.

    Lime marinade quickly seasons

    We like to use marinades — they add so much to a dish. An ordinary piece of meat, poultry, or seafood can go from ho-hum ordinary to extraordinary. A few years ago I was in the habit of using Old Bay Seasoning on our fish. All. The. Time.

    That’s it, nothing else. Boring, huh?

    A shake of Old Bay, toss the fish in an oiled skillet and Ecco, the fish went on the plate. It got to the point that when it was fish night,  we entirely lacked enthusiasm for the meal.

    Ohhhhh! Fish. Again??

    The same thing over and over again is just plain monotonous!

    Gas grill's thermometer registering 450 degrees before putting on the four seafood fillets that are on a black wire rack on top of a white platter with green leaves.

    Marinades spark creativity

    I still use Old Bay, don’t get me wrong. I think it’s a good seasoning, but now I don’t use it as often. It doesn’t take much to be creative — a few spices, some salty-citrusy liquid and you have something to spark the taste buds and appetite. No more same old, same old. No more boredom.

    Four grill marked Mahi Mahi fillets on a white platter with lime slices surrounding the fish.

    A perfect fish for marinating

    Mahi mahi is a great fish for grilling. It stands up well to a marinade, and it doesn’t fall apart on the grill. Next time you’re looking to add a little excitement to your seafood, consider marinating the seafood in our tangy lime marinade and let us know how you like it.

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    Collage of Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi with photos of the grill marked fillets on a white platter with the lime slices and additional photos an overhead shot of the fillets and a side view of the fillets on a black wire rack.

    La vita è troppo breve per sprecarla mangiando cibo senza sapore. { Life is too short to waste eating flavorless food.}

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    The recipe

    A quick and easy way to put flavor into your food is to use a marinade. This lime marinade gives fish a fresh flavor while instilling spice. Use it for any firm flesh fish.

    Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi is made juicy and flavorful with the help of the marinade @allourway.com

    Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi

    Mahi Mahi is first marinated in a delicious lime-soy-ginger marinade and then cooked on a very hot grill. The sauce gives a tasty flavor to the fish and keeps it moist.
    4.7 from 42 votes
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    Course: main dish, seafood
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 341kcal
    Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
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    Ingredients

    • 9 ounces of Mahi Mahi fillets

    Marinade

    • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger
    • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
    • 2 Tablespoon lime juice
    • 1/4 cup soy sauce
    • 2 Tablespoons honey
    • 2 Tablespoons dry red wine
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne or q.b. quanto basta as much as you wish
    • Salt and pepper optional

    Equipment Needed

    • long handled spatula for grilling

    Instructions

    • Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together.
    • Put the Mahi Mahi in a glass dish or a zip lock bag and pour the marinade over the fish. Make sure that the marinade is evenly distributed over the seafood. Refrigerate and occasionally redistribute the marinade over the seafood.
    • Marinate 4 hours.
    • Spray the grill with vegetable spray to prevent sticking then preheat the grill to 475 F.
    • Take the Mahi Mahi out of the marinade and put on a rack to let some of the marinade drain.
    • Place the Mahi Mahi on the grill skin side down. Grill for 4 minutes then turn over and grill for an additional 2 to 4 minutes, depending on how thick the steaks are.
    • Remove from grill and place on platter. Serve hot.

    Notes

    • Skin may come off when you turn the fish over — don’t worry about it.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2fillets | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1735mg | Potassium: 621mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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      First Published: August 4,2015… Last Updated: April 10, 2020

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      Comments

      1. Ken

        January 8, 2021 at 12:15 pm

        I don’t have a grill. Could this be cooked n a stovetop on high? Perhaps in my cast iron?

        Reply
        • Marisa Franca

          January 8, 2021 at 1:03 pm

          Hi, Ken! Yes you can sear it on your stove top. You can also broil it.

          Reply
      2. RussellS

        July 28, 2020 at 6:40 pm

        5 stars
        This turned out amazing! We aren’t fish lovers but this put it over the top. We used frozen Costco Mahi Mahi and marinated for the four hours. It was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much!

        Reply
        • Marisa Franca

          July 29, 2020 at 7:19 am

          Thank you so much for your sweet comment — it’s certainly made my day. Happy grilling. xoxo

          Reply
      3. Jo

        July 13, 2020 at 3:22 am

        5 stars
        Grilled fish with such amazing marinade on hot summer days is all I need! With a glass of margarita in hand. How delicious those fish looks

        Reply
      4. Sues

        July 13, 2020 at 12:28 am

        5 stars
        I’m always looking for more ways to cook mahi mahi and this recipe sounds so delicious! Perfect for summer!

        Reply
      5. Alena

        July 12, 2020 at 10:09 pm

        5 stars
        This mahi mahi recipe is mouthwater indeed! The sauce for the fish is so good and definitely one to make over and over again. Salty and sweet- such a good combo!

        Reply
      6. Tammy

        July 12, 2020 at 1:34 pm

        5 stars
        I love how refreshing and simple this is for the season! A perfect grilling recipe to try..the marinade sounds so good, Marisa. I love honey and lime together!

        Reply
      7. Elaine

        July 12, 2020 at 6:58 am

        5 stars
        If there is one thing I will never get tired, it would be grilling recipes 🙂 This marinated Mahi Mahi looks absolutely delicious, and I bet grilling it really brings out all its flavors. Can’t wait to enjoy it!

        Reply
      8. Tara

        July 11, 2020 at 11:14 pm

        5 stars
        I love anything marinated in lime! The mahi mahi turned out so flakey and delicious thanks to your detailed instructions!

        Reply
      9. Denise

        July 11, 2020 at 11:57 am

        5 stars
        Grilled fish is one of my favorites. Your lime marinade sounds amazing, It will be delicious on other types of fish too. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
      10. Paige

        July 10, 2020 at 7:22 pm

        5 stars
        LOVE this and especially the lime on instead of lemon! SO good!

        Reply
      11. Chef Dennis

        July 7, 2020 at 4:24 am

        5 stars
        This Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi is absoulutely making me drool! I really love grilling and this recipe is just perfect!

        Reply
      12. Gloria

        July 6, 2020 at 11:07 am

        5 stars
        I happen to love using lime on seafood. What a great dish for the grill. Perfect for the hot summer days….and we do love to bbq!!

        Reply
      13. Sophie

        May 25, 2020 at 12:52 am

        This dish reminds me of fresh and tropical flavors of Hawaiian food. Thanks for this recipe

        Reply
      14. Marwin Brown

        May 24, 2020 at 7:58 pm

        This looks tasty! Love the extra kick that the lime adds

        Reply
      15. Cory Varga

        May 24, 2020 at 8:12 am

        5 stars
        I love lime on everything so this sounds excellent! Love your choice of seasoning

        Reply
      16. Denise

        May 23, 2020 at 9:44 pm

        5 stars
        What a delicious recipe! Perfect for grilling season! We love Mahi Mahi, and your marinade sounds amazing.

        Reply
      17. Tammy

        May 23, 2020 at 2:40 pm

        5 stars
        Mouthwatering indeed! I don’t make mahi mahi very often honestly but I’m going to make a note of trying it more often. This sounds absolutely terrific…love the sound of the marinade. Perfect summer meal <3

        Reply
      18. Kay

        May 23, 2020 at 4:27 am

        5 stars
        Have never tried Mahi Mahi before, I love fish so will try and source some and give this recipe ago!

        Reply
      19. paige

        May 22, 2020 at 7:55 pm

        For some reason I can’t leave a rating, but wanted to let you know these are 5 stars! So good!

        Reply
      20. Veronika

        May 22, 2020 at 11:10 am

        5 stars
        It looks absolutely delicious! I love marinating fish and then grill it! It will be perfect for the Memorial day weekend or just a Summer lazy day!

        Reply
      21. Jenny Graves

        May 20, 2020 at 12:01 pm

        I love that you are using lime in the marinade. So summery and fresh, will definitely try this recipe. Thank you so much.

        Reply
      22. Chef Dennis

        May 20, 2020 at 12:09 am

        I haven’t tried Mahi Mahi before but this Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi looks really scrumptious that I am starting to drool! I can’t wait to have a taste.

        Reply
      23. Eva

        May 19, 2020 at 3:49 am

        I would love to taste this fish, because I’m unfamiliar with it. I eat a lot of cod and slamon, so fish that gets very flaky and needs to be wrapped in foil not to fall apart on the grill. Love this firmness. I wonder if I would be able to get it here, but I’ve never seen it. Well, the marinade is something I can recreate here, anyway! Luckily we do get our supply of lemons and limes.

        Reply
      24. Jess

        May 19, 2020 at 2:26 am

        I crave lime flavored recipes in the summer. So refreshing! This will be a hit with my family at out next grill out.

        Reply
      25. Gloria

        May 18, 2020 at 2:18 pm

        I am so looking forward to grilling season. Fish is so good. This marinade sounds amazing. What a great dish for a bbq party.

        Reply
      26. Shelley

        May 18, 2020 at 12:01 pm

        Oh, Marisa – I definitely hear ya about how wonderful it is to grill when the weather’s too hot to heat up the kitchen … and how we remind ourselves that it’s soooooo much better than the cold and gray of our Ohio winters! 😀 We definitely love grilling fish, since it’s quick, easy, healthy, and DELICIOUS. Thank you so much for a great new recipe! What a fantastic, flavorful marinade – YUM!

        Reply
      27. Deb Clark

        April 22, 2020 at 9:04 am

        5 stars
        What a lovely meal and so easy too! The flavors sound AMAZING!

        Reply
      28. giancarlo cenciarini

        April 13, 2020 at 10:53 pm

        Another great recipe from Franca.Thanks. . My faVORITE CHICKEN RECIPE IS: IN DOUBLE BOILER i WARM UP OIL,GARLIC GINGER .5′ tHEN ADD CUBED BREAST FOR 10′ tHEN ADD SOY SAUCE, OYSTER SAUCE SESAME OIL LITTLE WINE FOR 30′ COVERED. I SERVE FRIED HOMEMADE NOODLES,GARLIC GINGER UNTIL CRISPY,.VERAMENTE DELIZIOSO.

        Reply
      29. Jovina Coughlin

        April 10, 2020 at 9:42 pm

        This looks deliciois.

        Reply
      30. Heather

        October 9, 2019 at 6:35 pm

        This is one of my favorite marinades and it is so easy to make! I have used ground ginger and it tastes just as good!

        Reply
        • Marisa Franca

          October 10, 2019 at 7:11 am

          The ground ginger sounds fantastic, Heather. We love our marinades. xoxo

          Reply
      31. Nara

        March 12, 2019 at 7:26 am

        5 stars
        This was excellent! Didn’t change a thing, turned out perfectly. Definitely a quick, easy and delicious recipe.

        Reply
        • Marisa Franca

          March 12, 2019 at 7:36 am

          Thank you Nara! I’m so glad you dropped by to let us know. We do enjoy our seafood! xoxo

          Reply
      32. Heather

        May 23, 2018 at 6:38 pm

        5 stars
        Soy and honey together are such a delicious combination. Always looking for a new mahi mahi recipe and this looks easy and perfect!

        Reply
      33. Stephanie Simmons

        May 22, 2018 at 5:06 pm

        5 stars
        I’ve never had mahi mahi before but this looks like a must try!

        Reply
      34. Tammy

        May 22, 2018 at 2:10 pm

        It’s been ages since I’ve had mahi mahi but grilled fish is one of my favorites in general. The marinade sounds so good. Perfect summer meal ^_^

        Reply
      35. Ruchi

        May 22, 2018 at 12:26 pm

        5 stars
        We don’t eat a lot of fish in our house but your recipes make me want to try them all! Especially with the grilling season right around the corner!

        Reply
      36. Veena Azmanov

        May 22, 2018 at 10:08 am

        5 stars
        Mahi Mahi is my favorite fish. I love the marinade you have used Marisa. I love all your fish recipes, they really look pretty and make me wanna eat fish. Saving this for later. Going to have to try it soon.

        Reply
      37. Madi

        May 22, 2018 at 8:42 am

        Mahi mahi is my favorite fish! That marinade sounds like it would be so incredible on it!

        Reply
      38. Pavani

        May 21, 2018 at 5:25 pm

        Such a lovely summer meal that is. Citrus goes so beautifully with seafood and your lime marinated mahi-mahi sounds absolutely perfect. Love grilled meals in summer.

        Reply
      39. Jovina Coughlin

        August 5, 2015 at 10:04 am

        Never get tired of grilled recipes and I am happy I live in a climate where we can grill all year round. I never have enough recipes for fish on the grill either. Now I have a new one to add to my list. Thanks Marisa – looks delicious.

        Reply
        • Marisa Franca

          August 5, 2015 at 11:45 am

          I know what you mean about fish and recipes. Now my Honey would have fried fish all the time — well, we have it some time but only as a treat. Hope you enjoy it.

          Reply
      40. Simply Suzannes at Home

        August 4, 2015 at 6:52 pm

        Your grilled lime marinated mahi mahi looks sooooo delicious!
        It sounds delicious too! YUM!
        My husband and I were saying to one another just last night how we need to eat more fish. I’ve never made mahi mahi, and think that it would be fun to add this to our menu next week!
        Thanks so much for the inspiration, sweet Marisa!
        I hope you’re managing to stay cool in all this crazy heat!!
        Hugs, Suzanne
        PS Have you ever see the cooking show ‘Extra Virgin?’ I think of you every time I watch an episode :0)

        Reply
        • Marisa Franca

          August 5, 2015 at 11:46 am

          I’m glad you’re thinking of mer 🙂 ! I haven’t seen the show but I do have their cookbook. What a cute couple. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your seafood. Big Hugs back atcha!

          Reply

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