Grilled Mahi Mahi in Cuban Citrus Dressing topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 4 mahi-mahi fillets, 100 g each.
- 3/4 cup Cuban citrus vinaigrette + extra for drizzling
- Vegetable oil to grease the grill
- 3 strips bacon, cut crosswise into 1cm wide strips.
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- Half a small red onion, diced
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 can (430 g) canned black beans, rinsed
- 1/4 cup plantain chips, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into 4 pieces
Preparation:
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the mahi mahi with salt and black pepper. Pour 1/4 cup Cuban citrus vinaigrette into a shallow bowl or baking dish, add the fish, and let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the bacon to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove any bacon bits, leaving any drippings in the pan. Add the pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the rice, 2 cups of water, cumin, and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat. Cook until the rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed, 15-20 minutes. Add the beans and bacon bits.
- Generously oil the grill grate. Place the fish, rounded side down, on the grill and grill until it releases easily from the grate and has distinct grill marks, about 5 minutes. Check by carefully lifting one corner; if it sticks, cook a little longer. Carefully flip the fish and grill until firm to the touch, about 5 more minutes.
- Divide the rice and beans among 4 plates. Top each with a slice of mahi mahi. Drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle with crushed chips and serve with a lime wedge.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 561, Total Fat 38g, Saturated Fat 8g, Protein 31g, Carbohydrates 26g, Fiber 9g, Cholesterol 97mg, Sodium 800mg, Sugars 4g. |