I love grilled mahi-mahi, it’s the fish so nice they named it twice!
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I have been trying to eat healthier, more fish, more veggies, less refined products. Now that’s probably the hardest battle to win, everything has refined products, additives and things I can’t pronounce! This is why we must read labels, and do our best to eliminate junk foods from our diet.
And my grilled mahi-mahi certainly made a delicious healthy meal!
Mahi by itself can be a little lacking in the taste department and it does need something to perk it up. I sauteed a little garlic in olive oil with a few grape tomatoes split, then added in my jumbo lump and tossed it gently so it wouldn’t break up.
The dish could have used a little more sauce, or even dare I say a little butter to finish it off, but this was a healthy meal, so no butter was added. The asparagus were the perfect accompaniment to the flavors of the Mahi and crabmeat, and our splurge for the week was well worth it.
Wouldn’t you love to sit down to my Grilled Mahi-Mahi with crabmeat?
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Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Crab Meat Scampi
Ingredients
- 12 oz Mahi-Mahi fillets 2 – 6 ounce fillets
- 6 oz fresh crab meat
- extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt
- black pepper
- 8 grape tomatoes split in half
- 1 clove garlic small dice
Instructions
- Start by preparing the mahi-mahi fillets, rub them down with olive oil and sprinkle a liberal amount of sea salt and black pepper on the fillets. Allow the fillets to warm up slightly before grilling.
- Place fillets on a very hot grill and allow to remain in place for 4-5 minutes, you will get good grill marks this way. Gently turn over the fillets and allow to cook on the other side for another 4-5 minutes
- (The fish should feel firm to the touch, not spongy.)
- While the Mahi is cooking add olive oil to a hot saute pan and then add the garlic and grape tomato halves. Allow to saute for 1-2 minutes, do not let the garlic burn!
- Add in the crab meat and gently toss in the mixture. Remove from the heat until Mahi is finished.
- Remove the Mahi from the grill and top with the sauteed crab meat, serve immediately with your favorite side dish and a squeeze of lemon.
kita says
Alright Chef, Ill trade you one of those manwiches for this meal (though it doesnt seem at all fair since this is faaar healthier) but crab meat scampi – ooooh my. I have got to try that.
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
This looks so fresh and inviting. Love the idea of the crab scampi. 🙂
Free Spirit Eater says
Wow! This looks and sounds INCREDIBLE! I just ate dinner and I'm hungry again.Congratulations on a gorgeously executed dish Chef Dennis! =]
Daniela says
Complimenti chef dennis per il risultato raggiunto. davero sfiziosa questa ricetta, complimenti. Ciao Daniela.
Tiffany says
A crabmeat scampi sounds just wonderful! And congrats on catching up on sleep! 😀
Lori Lynn says
Hi Chef – we are huge mahi fans here! Fabulous idea to pair with crab.
Congrats on your 200th post!
LL
Baking Serendipity says
I love the idea of spending a little more on one dinner a week instead of going out. It's a great trick for eating healthier 🙂
Kim - Liv Life says
Ah, yes… the sleep! I'm working on a bit of a deficit myself, but in the next few days I'm planning to catch a few naps myself. The sun comes out in the afternoon (we have our usual June Gloom marine layer… fog most of the day – but usually get a break for a few hours in the afternoon).
Glad you are feeling better! That end of year is always so busy.
You've done a wonderful job on our favorite fish! Mahi mahi is big around our household and we have it up to 3 times a week! Love the combo you've done!
Happy Summer, Dennis!
Megan @ Pip and Ebby says
What a delicious-looking splurge! I love mahi-mahi and it's been far too long since I've eaten it. Congrats on your 200th post!!
Julie M. says
Yay for summer break! I've been catching up on sleep as well and it feels great. Speaking of great, this fish can visit my plate any day! Just gorgeous.
I'll be in Delaware next week and we're taking a day trip up to Phili. I'll send you my cell number, I'd love to meet up! I'll have a couple kids and a friend with me, but if you don't mind that I'm all in!
Emily Malloy says
This has me STARVING.
Wendy Irene says
Chef Dennis, Congratulations on your 200th post!! I wish I was able to share a meal with you but how about a virtual hug for all your inspiration. I hope you and your wife have a wonderful week!
Marguerite says
Love grilled seafood and this Mahi-Mahi and lump crabmeat looks amazingly scrumptious! And a very healthy meal, too! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe and congrats on your 200th post! Happy Summer!
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
This looks and sounds so appetizing! I love grilled Mahi-Mahi, you did it very lovely!