I love grilled mahi-mahi, it’s the fish so nice they named it twice!
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.
Tiffany
A crabmeat scampi sounds just wonderful! And congrats on catching up on sleep! 😀
Lori Lynn
Hi Chef – we are huge mahi fans here! Fabulous idea to pair with crab.
Congrats on your 200th post!
LL
Baking Serendipity
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
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
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.
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
This has me STARVING.
Wendy Irene
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
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
This looks and sounds so appetizing! I love grilled Mahi-Mahi, you did it very lovely!
Torviewtoronto
healthy delicious flavours lovely post Dennis
Monet
I can't wait to follow you in the next 200…you are such an inspiration. I am glad to see such a fresh and delicious fish recipe. This seems like heaven (and I know Ryan would adore it…he is such a fan of crab!) Thank you for sharing such an inspiring recipe. I want to get into my kitchen now. I hope you are having a beautiful and bountiful Monday!
Pegasuslegend
I saw crab and that's all it took my favorite and with Mahi a huge bonus great recipe~ congrats on all your posts!
anniebakes
You're so mysterious!! Can't wait 'til Monday, and I LOVE mahi-mahi, thanks for bringing it up, now I'm off to the store! anne
RavieNomNoms
Congrats on your 200th post! That is amazing!!
This dish is just…wow, it is to die for! So much so my heaven on a plate!
Christine's Pantry
Congrats on your 200th post, Chef Dennis! Love your blog!
Great recipe! Yummy!
Michael Toa
Congrats on your 200th post Chef! I look forward to reading more…
The mahi-mahi looks fantastic! Love it.
FamilySpice
We love Mahi-Mahi. It really is a fabulous fish. Congrats on post #200!
Katrina {In Katrina's Kitchen}
200?!? Woo-hooo!! Congrats! You know I've said I'm not a huge lover of fish (mostly because I can never get it quite right) but I do love mahi-mahi! Mmm! Perfect! ♥- K
Pretend Chef
Congrats on the 200th post! A great one for the occasion. I really like mahi mahi but with the crabmeat it takes it over the top. Yummy! Enjoy your 9 weeks of bliss. Get lots of rest and sunshine!