GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH PAPAYA BBQ SAUCE

Grilled Mahi Mahi with papaya BBQ Sauce image

Provided by Malinda Coletta

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large papaya
1 Tbsp oil
1 sweet onion
3 c sugar
1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded, deveined and quartered (optional!)
2 limes zest and juice
1 lemon zest and juice
1/2 c water
1/2 c rice vinegar
2 tsp salt
mahi mahi filets

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat, and add in the onion. Cook, until the onions are translucent, stirring continuously to ensure the pieces do not brown
2. Sprinkle the sugar, scotch bonnet lime zest, and lemon zest over the onions, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour in the lime juice, lemon juice, water and vinegar. Bring the ingredients to a boil. Add in the diced papaya, and adjust the seasonings with the salt, if desired.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil again, reduce the heat, and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes. Take the pan off the heat, and let the mixture cool slightly. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender, and puree the sauce until smooth.
4. Reserve some for Mahi-mahi - freeze the unused in individual portions in zip lock bags in the freezer!
5. For Mahi-Mahi Heat pan, add oil. Sear Fish and cook until done.
6. Remove from pan and add papaya BBQ sauce