coconut-poached mahi mahi
A great dish, from Hawaii.
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prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 small lime
- 15 ounces can light coconut milk
- 1 large thai green chili pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 pound skinless boneless mahi mahi (or other firm white fish fillet)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 small head bok choy, torn (about 3 cups)
- - crystallized ginger, for garnish (optional)
- - green chili, quartered lengthwise, for garnish (optional)
How To Make coconut-poached mahi mahi
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Step 1Finely shred the peel from the lime, then juice the lime. Set aside the lime peel.
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Step 2In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the lime juice, coconut milk, thai chili, and sugar.
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Step 3Cut fish into 8 portions; rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Rub salt on fish portions, then place fish pieces in coconut milk mixture in saucepan. Cook fish, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover; gently stir in bok choy, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
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Step 4Ladle fish with cooking liquid into individual serving bowls. Top with lime peel and, if desired, ginger and green chili garnish.
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