Grilled Mahi-Mahi, Ceviche-Style

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless mahi-mahi fillets, approximately 2 pounds
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Directions

  1. 1
    Rub the fillets with kosher salt and set aside.
  2. 2
    In a non-reactive bowl, combine the onion, lime juice, orange juice, jalapeno, sugar and tequila.
  3. 3
    Mix to dissolve the sugar, and add the fillets to the bowl.
  4. 4
    Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, turning the fillets once after 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Remove the fillets from the marinade and set it aside.
  6. 6
    Pat the fillets dry with paper towels and lightly coat with the olive oil.
  7. 7
    Heat a grill to high and place the fillets over direct heat until they are just cooked through - opaque at the center but still moist, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  8. 8
    While the fish is grilling, transfer the reserved marinade to a saucepan and heat until it is reduced to about 3/4 cup.
  9. 9
    Using tongs, remove the fillets to serving plates and divide sauce equally among them.
  10. 10
    Top with the cilantro.

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