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.
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.
Lime marinade quickly seasons mahi mahi
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!
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.
Mahi mahi 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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La vita è troppo breve per sprecarla mangiando cibo senza sapore. { Life is too short to waste eating flavorless food.}
Un caro salute e alla prossima.
Grilled Lime Marinated Mahi Mahi
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
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
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Heather says
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!
Marisa Franca says
The ground ginger sounds fantastic, Heather. We love our marinades. xoxo
Nara says
This was excellent! Didn’t change a thing, turned out perfectly. Definitely a quick, easy and delicious recipe.
Marisa Franca says
Thank you Nara! I’m so glad you dropped by to let us know. We do enjoy our seafood! xoxo
Heather says
Soy and honey together are such a delicious combination. Always looking for a new mahi mahi recipe and this looks easy and perfect!
Stephanie Simmons says
I’ve never had mahi mahi before but this looks like a must try!
Tammy says
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 ^_^
Ruchi says
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!
Veena Azmanov says
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.
Madi says
Mahi mahi is my favorite fish! That marinade sounds like it would be so incredible on it!
Pavani says
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.
Jovina Coughlin says
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.
Marisa Franca says
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.
Simply Suzannes at Home says
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)
Marisa Franca says
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!