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honey-macadamia mahi-mahi with pineapple relish

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

Sounds simple and good.

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

Ingredients For honey-macadamia mahi-mahi with pineapple relish

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

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

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

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