Steamed Mahi Mahi Recipe

Name: Steamed Mahi Mahi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups white rice; 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated); 2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger; 1 1/2 pounds skinless center-cut mahi mahi fillet (1 1/2 inches thick); 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, plus more to taste; 4 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise; 2 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 Fresno or red jalapeno chile pepper, sliced (remove seeds for less heat); 2 cloves garlic, minced; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups white rice
3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
1 1/2 pounds skinless center-cut mahi mahi fillet (1 1/2 inches thick)
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, plus more to taste
4 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
2 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Fresno or red jalapeno chile pepper, sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1
Cook the rice as the label directs.
2
Meanwhile, fill a large skillet halfway with water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3
Set the bottom of a stackable bamboo steamer in the water.
4
Sprinkle the scallion whites and 1 teaspoon ginger on a plate that will fit in the steamer basket; set the fish on top and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon white pepper.
5
Set in the steamer basket; cover and cook 8 minutes.
6
Line another steamer level with parchment; add the bok choy and carrots and set on top of the fish basket.
7
Cover and cook until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 7 more minutes.
8
Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add the chile, garlic, the remaining ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
9
Cook, swirling the pan, until the garlic and ginger start browning, 2 minutes.
10
Remove the baskets.
11
Drain any liquid from the fish; cut into 4 pieces.
12
Drizzle the fish and vegetables with the chile oil and soy sauce; top with the scallion greens and season with white pepper.
13
Serve with the rice.
14
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups white rice, 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated), 2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger, 1 1/2 pounds skinless center-cut mahi mahi fillet (1 1/2 inches thick), and more.

Yes, Steamed Mahi Mahi 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.

Steamed Mahi Mahi

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