GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH THAI COCONUT SAUCE

Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Thai Coconut Sauce image

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.