Grilled Mahi Mahi with Red Pepper & Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Name: Grilled Mahi Mahi with Red Pepper & Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Roasted Red Peppers, Chopped; 3 Tablespoons Slivered Almonds, Toasted; 1 clove Garlic, Chopped; ⅓ cups Chopped Cilantro; 3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice; 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 2 teaspoons Packed Brown Sugar; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper; ⅛ teaspoons Chipotle Chile Powder; 4 whole Fillets (6 Oz. Each) Mahi Mahi; 4 teaspoons Olive Oil

Servings: persons

2 whole Roasted Red Peppers, Chopped
3 Tablespoons Slivered Almonds, Toasted
1 clove Garlic, Chopped
⅓ cups Chopped Cilantro
3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
1- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Packed Brown Sugar
1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
⅛ teaspoons Chipotle Chile Powder
4 whole Fillets (6 Oz. Each) Mahi Mahi
4 teaspoons Olive Oil

1
The pesto: Place roasted red bell peppers in the bowl of a food processor.
2
Add slivered almonds, garlic, cilantro, Parmesan cheese, and lime juice.
3
Pulse until combined.
4
While the food processor is running, slowly pour in 1/4 cup olive oil.
5
Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6
Set the pesto aside.
7
The mahi mahi: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and chipotle chile powder.
8
Rub each of four 6-ounce mahi mahi fillets with 1 teaspoon olive oil and rub 2 teaspoons of the rub mixture into one side of each fillet.
9
Heat the grill to high and lay the fillets rub-side down on the grill.
10
Cook until a crust forms, about 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Do not try to move the fish too soon or the crust will tear.
12
Flip each fillet and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fish is barely cooked through.
13
Serve each mahi mahi fillet with several tablespoons of the pesto.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Roasted Red Peppers, Chopped, 3 Tablespoons Slivered Almonds, Toasted, 1 clove Garlic, Chopped, ⅓ cups Chopped Cilantro, and more.

Yes, Grilled Mahi Mahi with Red Pepper & Cilantro Pesto falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Mahi Mahi with Red Pepper & Cilantro Pesto

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