Latin Style Grilled Mahi Mahi

Submitted by gailanng

"An adapted recipe by Chef Chris Schlesinger author of Let The Flames Begin."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• For the Mahi Mahi

• 4 (8 ounce) mahi mahi fillets, rinsed and patted dry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• For the Spice Rub

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground chili powder (kick it up with chipotle or ancho)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon pepper

• For the Avocados

• 2 avocados, cut in half
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper

• For the Salsa

• 1 cup pineapple, diced
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, diced
• 1⁄4 cup red pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper, pureed
• salt

directions

1. For the Grill: Heat up the grill. Combine all the spices for the rub and mix until well blended. Rub the mahi-mahi with the oil and spice mix. Then, rub the avocados with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Over a hot grill, cook the mahi-mahi steaks 5 to 7 minutes per side. Grill the avocados, cut side down, for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
3. To Serve: Combine all of the salsa ingredients in a bowl and toss.
4. Serve the grilled mahi-mahi with the grilled avocado half and pineapple salsa on the side.