Mahi Mahi

loco_engr

My local meat market in this this 1 horse town is offering Mahi Mahi
How have you cooked it and you liked?
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TideEggHead

I’m a big fan of Blackened! Hot cast iron skillet with a bunch of butter, season fish on both sides and cook a few minutes on each side. Chef Paul’s blackened redfish magic is pretty good, just watch out for the amount of sodium when looking for a blackening seasoning. You can always make your own too.

saluki2007

TiddeEggHead pretty much nailed it. 

Here is a thread where I did snapper. Mahi can be done the same way. 

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1190944/blackened-red-snapper#latest

kl8ton

Just a little garlic and butter direct grilled works for me!

Foghorn

+1 for blackened.  Now I'm hungry.  

Dyal_SC

Pretty versatile. I’ve quickly marinated it before with some teriyaki, pineapple juice, garlic, sriracha and seasonings. Then direct grill at about 425 dome temp.

Gulfcoastguy

Briefly marinate with lime juice, brush with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, grill.

EGGjlmh

I plan on cooking some this weekend. I have never considered grilling because I like it so well blackened. Is it just as good grilled?  Does it want to fall apart on the grill?

saluki2007

EGGjlmh said:

I plan on cooking some this weekend. I have never considered grilling because I like it so well blackened. Is it just as good grilled?  Does it want to fall apart on the grill?

It doesn't quite form the same crust as it would with cast-iron pan. I bought a lodge double play just for blackening in the egg.  Keeps down on the smoke and stank in the house.  The double play fits perfectly in a large.

I also use it to make smash burgers in the egg.

Double Play Reversible Grill / Griddle | Lodge Cast Iron

Dyal_SC

EGGjlmh said:

I plan on cooking some this weekend. I have never considered grilling because I like it so well blackened. Is it just as good grilled?  Does it want to fall apart on the grill?

Agree with @Gulfcoastguy on the brief marinade. It will soak up flavor pretty quick. Big spatula and lubed grates will keep it intact as long as you’re careful with it. I like it grilled. Gives it a bit more of a flame broil flavor. Just depends on what you prefer. 

EGGjlmh

Thanks!

loco_engr

So I went to the local meat market to pickup some Mahi Mahi but he had it labeled Mahi Mahi Tuna
Got home and did a search:
https://eatdelights.com/is-mahi-mahi-tuna/
Learnt something new today

Gulfcoastguy

Yes Mahi Mahi is what we call dolphin or dorado locally. We have to travel quite a way out to catch it so it is unusual.

TideEggHead

I’ve never heard the term Mahi Mahi tuna, that’s a new one. Both are pelagic fish but they are not the same fish or type of fish. I just happened to click that link too @loco_engr and saw this.

Like @Gulfcoastguy said, we sometimes call Mahi dorado or dolphin but they are not related to bottlenose dolphins or orcas at all. One is a fish the other is a mammal. I thought the internet never lied!

loco_engr

I sent my link to the store.
I'll go back Tuesday and buy some

Photo Egg

loco_engr said:

So I went to the local meat market to pickup some Mahi Mahi but he had it labeled Mahi Mahi Tuna
Got home and did a search:
https://eatdelights.com/is-mahi-mahi-tuna/
Learnt something new today

The people at your fish counter are just idiots!
Buy it...cook it...you will like it...

BigGreenKev

This is a household favorite
https://www.killingthyme.net/2019/06/05/grilled-mahi-mahi-recipe/

loco_engr

BigGreenKev said:

This is a household favorite
https://www.killingthyme.net/2019/06/05/grilled-mahi-mahi-recipe/

Thank You . . . sounds intriguing