Grilled Mahi Mahi on plate

Grilled Mahi-Mahi

mahi mahi on plate

If you have never tried Mahi-mahi, well you are missing out, it is a delicious meaty fish. This grilled mahi-mahi with a chili-garlic paste is fantastic and super easy to pull off. So you might be asking yourself “I don’t know if I like Mahi-mahi?” Mahi-mahi has a firm flesh that is perfect for grilling, if you like swordfish you will also like mahi-mahi.

Grilled Mahi-Mahi-Instructions

To get started, mix together the chili powder, garlic powder & olive oil into a paste like consistency. Then brush it on the mahi-mahi in an even layer. You can go from here straight to the grill.

chili garlic paste brushed on fish

I used a charcoal grill for this set-up for indirect cooking, you could also use a gas grill on low. Place the fish meat side down (side with the chili garlic paste on it) cover and leave for 5 minutes.

Mahi-mahi on grill

After five minutes flip the mahi-mahi and cover for another 4 minutes. This is one fish you do not want to over cook. Remember it will continue cooking once you pull it from the grill.

Mahi-mahi on grill

Remember to remove the skin before serving and that’s it! I often serve this grilled mahi-mahi with mango salsa and couscous, check out my recipe here. You could also just put this bad boy on a bun with lettuce, tomato & some mayonnaise. So many choices what are you in the mood for?

Grilled Mahi Mahi on plate
Grilled Mahi Mahi on plate

Grilled Mahi-Mahi

Jim
Grilled mahi-mahi with a chili garlic paste is a great summertime recipe. Super simple and quick, why not give it try.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 lbs. Mahi-mahi

Instructions
 

  • Combine chili powder, garlic powder & olive oil in bowl and mix together.
  • Brush paste onto Mahi-mahi.
  • Grill indirectly or on low for 5 minutes flesh side down.
  • Flip to skin side down and grill another 4-5 minutes depending on thickness.
  • Remove from grill and take the skin off prior to serving.
Keyword Chili Garlic, Grilled, Mahi-mahi, Seafood

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