GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH THAI COCONUT SAUCE

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Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Thai Coconut Sauce image

Serve this with jasmine or basmati rice on the sides. From Bon Appetit, July 2010.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Fish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c unsweetened coconut milk
8 oz clam juice
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
4 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tsp fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
1 tsp minced seeded serrano chile (1-2)
4 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, divided
4 Tbsp minced green onions, divided
4 6-oz mahi mahi fillets

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  • 2. Combine first 6 ingredients in medium skillet. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons serrano chile, depending on level of heat desired; boil until sauce thickens slightly and is reduced to generous 3/4 cup, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro and 2 tablespoons green onions. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Brush fish all over with 1/4 cup sauce; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Grill fish until opaque in center and grill marks appear, 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness of fish.
  • 5. Divide coconut sauce among 4 plates; top with fish. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and green onions.

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