Mahi Mahi Hawaiian Style
Dive into a taste of paradise with this Mahi Mahi Hawaiian Style recipe, a tropical twist on a seafood favorite. Perfectly pan-seared mahi mahi fillets are infused with a vibrant marinade of soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and fresh ginger, creating a delicate balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Caramelized pineapple chunks and a glossy, tangy glaze elevate the dish to a new level of island-inspired luxury. Garnished with sesame seeds, green onions, and optional fresh cilantro, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve over fluffy white or coconut rice for a complete meal that will transport your senses straight to the Hawaiian shores. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s the ideal recipe for a quick, flavorful dinner that feels like a tropical getaway! Keywords: Hawaiian mahi mahi recipe, tropical seafood dish, mahi mahi with pineapple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) Mahi Mahi fillets
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup (fresh or canned) Pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 2 cups Cooked white rice or coconut rice (for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice to create the marinade and glaze.
Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Place the mahi mahi fillets in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour half of the marinade over the fish, reserving the other half for later. Let the fish marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Remove the fish from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and discard the used marinade.
Cook the mahi mahi fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until they are golden brown on the outside and opaque in the center. Remove the cooked fillets and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the pineapple chunks and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the pineapple chunks and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until it reduces slightly and becomes a glossy glaze.
Return the mahi mahi fillets to the skillet and spoon the glaze over the fish. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the fillets and coat them generously with the glaze.
Garnish the mahi mahi with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and optional cilantro for a fresh finish.
Serve the mahi mahi over a bed of white rice or coconut rice, with extra pineapple glaze drizzled on top. Enjoy your Hawaiian-inspired meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 497 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 4154 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.3 g | ||
| Protein | 141.0 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 4013 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
