POACHED MAHI MAHI (WITH MUSHROOMS AND APRICOTS)

Poached Mahi Mahi (with Mushrooms and Apricots) image

Provided by Derf2440

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 ounce dried shiitake mushroom, quartered
1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 lime, juice of
1/2 lime, zest of
1/4 cup powdered instant milk (reconstituted with water to make 1 cup)
salt and pepper
vegetable oil cooking spray
3/4 lb mahi mahi, fillet,skin on
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Quarter dried mushrooms and chop apricots
Place quartered mushrooms and apricots in a bowl and pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over; let stand for 15 minutes; strain, reserving liquid
To the strained liquid add coriander, lime zest and juice, salt and pepper to taste
Reconstitute enough instant powdered milk to add to the strained liquid to make 2 cups, (about 1 cup); stir and set aside
Cut the Mahi Mahi fillet down the middle to make two steaks
In a nonstick, deep frypan, sprayed with veggie spray, over medium high heat, saute quartered mushrooms, chopped apricots and shallots for 4 minutes
Add Mahi Mahi fillets, skin side up, cook for 1 minute
Add reserved liquid mixture, bring to simmer and simmer for 8 minutes or until fish flakes
Remove fish and place on platter skin side down and keep warm
Make a slurry of the cornstarch and cold water, add to frypan, stir and bring to boil, cook for 2 minutes or until liquid thickens
Pour thickened mushroom/apricot sauce over Mahi Mahi fillets and serve