Best Recipe for Barbecued Mahi Mahi with Yellow Pepper-Cilantro Pesto
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
- 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chile de arbol powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 large yellow bell peppers, grilled, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated pepper
- 4 mahi mahi fillets, 8 ounces each
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- "Barbecue" Rub
- Cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Watch how to make this recipe.
- Combine all the rub ingredients in a small bowl.
- Place peppers, garlic, pine nuts, cilantro and cheese in a food processor and process until combined. With the motor running, add the oil and process until emulsified and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Heat grill to high. Brush each fillet on both sides with oil. Rub 1 side of each fillet with 1 tablespoon of the barbecue rub and place on the grill rub side down and cook until slightly charred and a crust has formed, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the fish over and grill for 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cooked to medium doneness. Top each fillet with a few tablespoons of the pesto and garnish with cilantro leaves.
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