Better yet, you can take the guesswork out of cooking mahi mahi on the grill with my foolproof tips. No more fish sticking to grill grates, falling apart, or tasting bland. We are here to cover it all and make the best grilled mahi mahi ever!
Ingredients
For the mahi mahi marinade recipe, you’ll need olive oil, minced garlic, lime zest, fresh lime juice, honey, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. To make this grilled mahi mahi recipe, you will need four mahi mahi fillets (6-8 oz. each). I tested this recipe with two kinds of fish, so either will work for this recipe:
How to Grill Mahi Mahi
You don’t have to leave cooking mahi mahi on the grill to the experts. Below you will find the steps on how to cook mahi mahi using a gas grill. However, if you are in need of instructions for charcoal-grilled mahi mahi or mahi mahi that’s pan-grilled you can find them in the recipe card below. Here are the easy steps to make your grilled mahi mahi in less than an hour from start to finish.
How to Store Leftovers
When grilling mahi mahi, it’s best to eat your fish on the day it’s made. If you have leftovers, however, your fillets will stay fresh for up to one day. Simply place the cooked mahi mahi in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.
Side Dishes To Serve With Barbecued Mahi Mahi
The best way to serve barbecued mahi mahi is alongside my tastiest side dishes. You’ll never wonder what to serve your fish with when you have this finger-licking collection.
Salsa: Bring every bite of your mild-tasting fish to life by serving it alongside bright, zesty salsas. I love to serve mahi mahi with mango pineapple salsa, Peach Salsa, Black Bean Corn Salsa, and Mexican Street Corn Dip. Vegetables: Want to balance your delicious grilled mahi mahi with another light side? Tender vegetables, like my Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms and Sauteed Asparagus, will bring out your fillets’ best flavor. Whole grains: Nothing pairs better with the delicate flavor of grilled mahi mahi fish than a hearty grain. If you agree, turn it into a satisfying and healthy meal by serving it with vibrant side dishes like Lemon Quinoa, Bulgur Pilaf, Wild Rice Pilaf, or even Black Rice Pilaf. You could even put a Mediterranean spin on your mahi mahi meal by whipping up a side of Tabbouleh. Pasta: You don’t have to spend hours preparing top-rated sides. Serve your mahi mahi steak with delectable pasta—like my Mexican Corn Pasta Salad and Lemon Ricotta Pasta—and you’ll be ready to eat in minutes. Sauce: Drizzle it with my Garlic Butter Sauce or a light lemon garlic sauce.
Use high heat: When making this recipe for grilling mahi mahi, you must use a hot grill. I recommend heating your grill to 450 degrees F. before cleaning and oiling your grates. Clean and oil your grates: The secret to keeping your fish from sticking to the grill lies in the grates. Before you set your fish on the grill, thoroughly clean your grill’s grates with a steel brush and oil them twice with an olive oil-soaked paper towel. These preparatory steps will ensure your fish doesn’t fall apart. Be patient: When cooking mahi mahi on the grill, you mustn’t flip the fish too early. Be patient! After 3-4 minutes on the grill, test the fillets by gently lifting a corner to see whether the fish will lift cleanly from the grates. If the fish resists, let it cook for another half-minute before testing again. Don’t flip the fish until you can easily lift it from the grill. Use a wide spatula and be gentle: To avoid tearing your fish fillets, I recommend gently flipping them with a wide fish spatula. If you don’t have a fish spatula on hand, using two spatulas together will work just as well. Timing: Because mahi mahi comes in different sizes, your mahi mahi cook time may differ depending on the thickness of your fish. With a thermometer, you’ll know when your fish finishes cooking when the thickest part of the fillet reaches 130 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts
A serving of this mahi mahi recipe is one fillet, and it is about 300 calories with 11 grams of carbs and 32 grams of protein. These nutrition facts do not include the optional salsa on top. If you choose to add the peach salsa, it will be around 390 calories per serving.
Why Should You Make This Recipe
Nothing beats the simple ingredients, fresh taste, and lean texture of this mahi mahi BBQ recipe. With so much to love, you’ll want to fire up the grill every day of the week.
Quick, easy, and healthy, this recipe for grilled mahi mahi makes the ultimate weeknight dinner. This meaty white fish with a mild flavor is an easy way to get protein, B vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids. Say goodbye to ripped, overcooked, and underseasoned mahi mahi. Using my foolproof tips, your lean fish will never stick to the grill again or taste blah. My easy recipe for Mahi Mahi Marinade makes the perfect seasoning for grilled mahi mahi. Based on my Shrimp Marinade recipe, this quick marinade is what makes this otherwise humble fish to the next level.
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