Mahi Mahi Polynesian Style
Take your taste buds on a tropical getaway with this Mahi Mahi Polynesian Style recipe, a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of island cooking straight to your table. Tender Mahi Mahi fillets are seared to golden perfection and simmered in a luscious sauce made with creamy coconut milk, sweet crushed pineapple, and zesty lime juice. Infused with the bold flavors of fresh ginger, garlic, and soy, this dish comes alive with colorful slices of red bell pepper and crisp green beans, adding both texture and nutrients. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and served over fluffy jasmine rice, this one-pan wonder is as quick as it is satisfying, ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this Polynesian-inspired meal is a tropical escape in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Mahi Mahi fillets
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Crushed pineapple
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 medium (sliced) Red bell pepper
- 1 cup (trimmed) Green beans
- 2 stalks (chopped) Green onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 cups (for serving) Cooked white or jasmine rice
Instructions
Season the Mahi Mahi fillets lightly with salt and pepper on both sides, and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, crushed pineapple, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic to form the marinade and sauce base. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Mahi Mahi fillets and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the red bell pepper and green beans, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Return the Mahi Mahi fillets to the skillet, arranging them gently on top of the vegetables.
Pour the prepared coconut milk sauce over the fillets and vegetables, ensuring the fish is well-coated. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Once cooked, sprinkle the chopped green onion and cilantro over the dish for garnish.
Serve the Mahi Mahi Polynesian Style over steamed white or jasmine rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 497 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 1464 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.6 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.5 g | ||
| Protein | 135.1 g | 270% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 4670 mg | 99% | |
*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.
