Blackened Mahi Mahi With Papaya Citrus Salsa Or Other Fish Recipes

BLACKENED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Rinse the fish and pat dry with paper towels.
• In a small bowl mix together the spices and set aside.
• Place a frying pan or cast iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke. Keep kitchen area well ventilated.
• Toss the mahi mahi in melted butter and then coat with spice mixture on both sides. Press spice mixture to adhere.
• Immediately sear on high heat 2-3 minutes per each side or until desired doneness is reached and center is cooked. Don't overcook as it will dry out. Serve immediately with slices of lemon and steamed rice.

MAHI MAHI WITH PAPAYA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the red bell pepper, papaya, and habanero pepper. Continue cooking a few more minutes until the bell pepper begins to soften. Stir together the cornstarch, water, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Stir into the papaya sauce until thickened, stirring constantly. Keep the sauce warm over very low heat.
• Stir 1 tablespoon of lime juice together with the melted butter, and brush on the mahi mahi fillets. Place onto a broiler pan.
• Cook under the preheated broiler for 4 minutes, then turn the fish over, and continue cooking for 4 minutes more. Sprinkle the almonds over the fish and return to the broiler until the almonds are crisp and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and serve with the papaya sauce.

BLACKENED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Combine all Kickin' Cajun Seasoning Mix ingredients in a small bowl.
• Pat fillets dry with paper towels. Season the fillets liberally with Kickin' Cajun Spice Mix on both sides, pressing the seasoning into the fish with your hands. Wash hands thoroughly.
• Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add butter and oil. When the fat is nice and hot, add the seasoned fish. Cook, undisturbed, for several minutes, until golden brown on one side. Flip fish over and continue to cook until opaque and completely cooked through.
• Squeeze lemon juice over the fish and serve.

BLACKENED MAHI-MAHI WITH PAPAYA-CITRUS SALSA (OR OTHER FISH)

Steps:

• To Make Blackened Spice Mix: In a food processor combine paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper, black pepper, coriander, thyme leaves and oregano leaves. Pulse to combine well. Store in a clean air-tight glass jar. Keeps for about three months if it is moisture-free and cool. Note: this mixtures doesn't have to be processed, just mix together thoroughly.
• TIPS for preparing the mahi prior to cooking: Prepare the fish by cutting it into fillets no more than one-half-inch thick. This way the fish cooks quickly and finishes before the spice mixture is burnt and bitter. Cut thicker fillets into pieces by slicing them on a 30-degree angle for an even thickness. Remove all skin, fatty tissue and bones. Deep-chill the mahi-mahi in the freezer for about 30 to 60 minutes before cooking, but do not freeze it.
• To Make the Papaya-Citrus Salsa: In a medium bowl combine papaya, orange segments, lime juice, red onion (to your taste), green onions and cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Refrigerate.
• To Cook the Mahi: Place a large, heavy, cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and allow to warm until white hot, at least 15 minutes. Remember to use heavy insulated cooking gloves, long tongs or a long-handled spatula and turn on the exhaust fan to high.
• Pour the olive oil and melted butter into a shallow medium-size pan or plate. Pour the spice mixture into another shallow pan or plate. Remove the fish from the freezer. Dredge each piece through the olive oil/butter mixture on both sides to evenly coat, holding it above the oil for a few seconds to allow the excess to drop back into the pan. The oil coating should be very thin. Lay the mahi onto the spices and apply light pressure to adhere the spices to the fish. Turn over to completely enrobe both sides of the fish pieces with the spices. Lay the spice-coated fish onto a cookie sheet while repeating the coating process with the remaining fish.
• Carefully lay the spiced-coated mahi into the hot skillet without overlapping or crowding. Cook the fish until the spice mixture browns, about two minutes. Turn over and finish cooking, about two to three additional minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Remove to hot serving plates with a spatula, placing two slightly overlapping the pieces on the center of each plate. Depending on how large your cast iron pan, you may need to repeat this process.
• Divide the salsa in a band across the layered mahi or serve on the side. Garnish with the cilantro sprigs and serve immediately.

CITRUS-GLAZED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Season the Mahi Mahi on all sides with salt and black pepper. Grill on high heat until caramelized. Coat the fish in 1 ounce of the citrus glaze. Finish in the oven until medium to medium well, and let stand for 5 minutes.
• In a large sauce pot, bring all ingredients to a simmer. Slowly reduce to one quart. NOTE: Reducing too fast at too high of a heat may cause the glaze to become bitter. The more surface area, the better and faster it will reduce. When reduced, strain through a chinois, cool, and reserve for use.
• Puree all ingredients, except for the cream, in a blender on low speed until almost smooth, Stopping and stirring when needed if the mixture becomes stiff. On low speed, slowly add the cream in a small stream and increase the speed until the mixture has become thick and smooth (whipping the cream in the mixture until stiff). Season with Kosher salt to taste, remove from the blender, and reserve chilled.
• While the fish is resting, bring a medium saute pan to high heat. Add the oil, kale, and garlic. Saute until the kale has begun to wilt. Add the tomatoes and citrus and saute until just warmed through, approximately 1 minute. Season with Salt to taste.
• To Serve: Place 1.5 ounces of the avocado mousse in a circle on the left center of the plate. Evenly divide half of the kale mixture on the right center of the plate. Put the Mahi Mahi in the center of the plate (reheat in the oven if necessary). Place the remaining kale mixture over the back corner of the fish. Drizzle 1 ounce of citrus glaze around the fish. Top with micro greens, and serve!

CITRUS MAHI MAHI WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine first 9 ingredients in large baking dish. Place fish in the marinade cover and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours but no more than 4 hours. While fish is marinating prepare Mango Salsa by combining all the next ingredients together and chill. remove fish from marinade making sure to remove the pieces of mashed garlic, shallots and cilantro from the fish as they will bur on the grill and impart a bitter flavor. Place filets on medium hot grill for approximately 5-7 minutes per side being careful not to over cook. Remove from grill onto serving plates or platter and top with mango salsa.

BLACKENED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• 1. Combine all Seasonings ingredients ( Onion Powder through Cayenne Pepper) in a small bowl.
• 2. Pat fillets dry with paper towels. Season the fillets liberally with Cajun Seasoning on both sides, pressing the seasoning into the fish with your hands.
• 3. Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add butter and oil. When the fat is nice and hot, add the seasoned fish. Cook, undisturbed, for several minutes, until golden brown on one side. Flip fish over and continue to cook until opaque and completely cooked through.
• 4. Squeeze lemon juice over the fish (optional) and serve.