Sweet Sesame Mahi Mahi
Description
Mahi mahi fillets are coated with sesame seeds before being pan-fried in this recipe, which also makes a simple pineapple salsa for serving with the cooked fish.
Ingredients
•
2 cups pineapple chunks
•
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
•
1 tablespoon minced red onion
•
2 tablespoons lime juice
•
4 (8 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
•
2 teaspoons sesame oil
•
1/4 cup white sesame seeds
•
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
1
Toss the pineapple, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice together in a bowl until evenly mixed; set aside.
2
Rub the mahi mahi fillets with the sesame oil to lightly coat.
3
Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over one side of each fillets; gently press the seeds into the fish to assure they stick.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
5
Lay the fillets with the seeded side down into the hot oil; cook for 4 minutes, turn, and continue cooking until the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork, another 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with the pineapple mixture.