Mahi Mahi With Papaya Recipes

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.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH PAPAYA BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat, and add in the onion. Cook, until the onions are translucent, stirring continuously to ensure the pieces do not brown
• 2. Sprinkle the sugar, scotch bonnet lime zest, and lemon zest over the onions, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour in the lime juice, lemon juice, water and vinegar. Bring the ingredients to a boil. Add in the diced papaya, and adjust the seasonings with the salt, if desired.
• 3. Bring the mixture to a boil again, reduce the heat, and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes. Take the pan off the heat, and let the mixture cool slightly. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender, and puree the sauce until smooth.
• 4. Reserve some for Mahi-mahi - freeze the unused in individual portions in zip lock bags in the freezer!
• 5. For Mahi-Mahi Heat pan, add oil. Sear Fish and cook until done.
• 6. Remove from pan and add papaya BBQ sauce

AIR FRYER MAHI MAHI (FRESH & FROZEN)

Steps:

• Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
• Place the mahi mahi fillets on a large plate and drizzle or baste with olive oil.
• In a shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
• Dip each mahi mahi fillet into the panko mixture then place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spritz with cooking oil.
• Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping the mahi mahi halfway through cooking.
• Remove them from the air fryer, serve with lemon wedges, and enjoy!

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.