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Margarita Mahi Mahi Fillets

Prep time: N/a | Difficulty: medium | Serves: 6

These fillets marinate in lime juice and tequila-ingredients of a margarita. Serve with Spanish rice and black beans. Left overs can be used the next day for fish tacos!

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Nutritional information per serving (1/6 of recipe)

Fat

0.2g 

Saturated

0.3g 

Carbohydrate

1.6g 

Protein

N/a 

Calories

118kcals 

Ingredients

  • 6 (4 ounce)(113g) Mahi Mahi fillets (or other white fish)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh coriander/cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup (44g) chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded serrano chile
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon tequila
  • 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • Cooking spray
  • Chopped fresh chives (optional)
  • Lime wedges (optional)

Method

  1. Place the fillets in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, coriander/cilantro, and the next 7 ingredients (coriander/cilantro through garlic clove) in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
  3. Pour coriander/cilantro mixture over the fillets, turn to coat.
  4. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning once.
  5. To grill: Prepare grill on high. Remove fish from dish and place on nonstick foil.
  6. Drizzle remaining marinade on fish and enclose fish. Place foil packet on grill and cook for 10-15 minutes until cooked through and flakes easy with a fork. Garnish with chopped chives and lime wedges if desired.
  7. To bake: Preheat oven to 375˚F (190°C). Place 13 x 9- inch baking dish with marinated fish in the oven. Bake for 7 minutes, flip fish over and cook another 7 minutes. It should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
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