SPICY ORANGE GLAZED GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH BRAISED FENNEL

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The glaze for the Mahi-Mahi contains some things you may not be familiar with such as; Sambal oelek which is a simple, spicy chili paste. There is no garlic or other spices included which allows you to add heat to a dish without altering other delicate flavors. This is a common table condiment in Asia and China. Thai chili: This is a small chili with a fiery punch that doesn't dissipate with cooking. It ranges in color from green to red when fully ripe. and Lemongrass: One of the most important herbs in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. It's a long, thin stalk with gray-green coloring with a sour-lemon flavor. These spices and herbs, blended together makes the glaze for this fish delicious and flavorful, albeit very spicy!

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 lbs mahi mahi fillets
3 fennel bulbs
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 inch gingerroot, finely chopped
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 Thai chile, deseeded
2 inches gingerroot, roughly chopped
1/2 garlic clove, crushed
1 stalk lemongrass, crushed and cut

Steps:

  • Juice one fennel bulb by either a) placing in a juicer, or b) placing in blender, then straining blender contents; discarding solids.
  • Cut each of the other two fennel bulbs into six pieces.
  • Lightly sautee garlic and ginger in olive oil, until translucent.
  • Add the cut fennel, white wine, and the fennel juice. Cook fennel until soft.
  • Season fennel with salt and pepper.
  • As fennel cooks, season the fish and place on grill (or grill pan). Cook about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • Right before you remove fish from grill, brush on orange glaze. Serve fish with braised fennel.
  • For the Spicy Orange Glaze:.
  • Place sugar in a dry, hot pan, stirring until sugar is caramelized a golden brown.
  • Add juice, thai chili, ginger, garlic and the lemongrass. Cook until reduced to half.
  • Strain and chill until used to glaze the grilled mahi-mahi.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.1, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 103.4, Sodium 220.9, Carbohydrate 72.4, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 56.3, Protein 29.2

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