honey-macadamia mahi-mahi with pineapple relish

2 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Dec 2, 2016

Sounds simple and good.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
  • 2 8-oz - mahi mahi filets, skinned
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • RELISH:
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper

How To Make honey-macadamia mahi-mahi with pineapple relish

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl, combine all the relish ingredients.
  • Step 2
    Mix well. (The relish will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 8 hours.)
  • Step 3
    TO PREPARE MAHI-MAHI: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a grill.
  • Step 4
    Toast macadamia nuts in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Let cool.
  • Step 5
    Finely chop and set aside.
  • Step 6
    Rub fillets with oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 7
    When the fire is medium-hot, put the fillets on the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side.
  • Step 8
    Turn the fish over and cook for 3 to 4 minutes longer.
  • Step 9
    As the second side is cooking, brush the exposed side lightly with honey and sprinkle with half of the nuts.
  • Step 10
    Turn the fillets over again and cook for 1 minute, meanwhile coating the second side with the remaining honey and nuts.
  • Step 11
    Turn once again and cook 1 minute, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Step 12
    Remove the fillets from the grill.
  • Step 13
    Cut each fillet into 2 portions and serve, accompanied by Pineapple Relish.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Grill

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