Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
2 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

red onion

coarsely chopped

6 cloves

garlic

coarsely chopped

2 tbsp

fresh ginger

coarsely chopped

2 cup

dry white wine

1 cup

clam juice

1 can

unsweetened coconut milk

2 unit

poblano peppers

roasted and coarsely chopped

1 unit

serrano pepper

coarsely chopped

0.5 cup

spinach leaves

packed

0.5 cup

water

1 tbsp

honey

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

freshly ground

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

freshly ground

8 unit

mahi mahi fillets

5 to 6 ounces each

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat grill or side burner.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a large enamel-coated Dutch oven until almost smoking.

Step 3
~2 min

Add chopped red onions and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

Add chopped garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 5
~2 min

Add white wine and reduce until almost dry.

Step 6
~2 min

Add clam juice, coconut milk, roasted and chopped poblano peppers, and chopped serrano pepper and bring to a boil.

Step 7
~2 min

Add spinach leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes, until just wilted.

Step 8
~2 min

Transfer mixture to a blender, add water and blend until smooth.

Step 9
~2 min

Return mixture to the pot and bring to a boil.

Step 10
~2 min

Add honey and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 11
~2 min

Preheat grill.

Step 12
~2 min

Brush mahi mahi fillets with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 13
~2 min

Grill the mahi mahi for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium doneness.

Step 14
~2 min

Place a grilled mahi mahi fillet in a shallow bowl.

Step 15
~2 min

Ladle the green chile-coconut milk sauce around the fish.

Step 16
~2 min

Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of serrano pepper to control the spiciness.

Garnish with lime wedges for added zest.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The broth can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice or quinoa.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled vegetables
Coconut rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hawaii

Cultural Significance

Mahi Mahi is a popular fish in Hawaiian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Summer Grilling

Popularity Score

65/100

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