How to grill mahi mahi (dorado)

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Mahi-mahi is a fragrant, dense, hard fish that can be found in the form of fillets or steaks. In some parts of the world, this fish is called a dolphin, although it does not belong to the dolphin family, which are mammals. To clear up any possible confusion, this fish is known for its Hawaiian name mahi-mahi, which means "strong". In other parts of the world, this fish is known as the dorado, which is the actual scientific name. Mahi-mahi is tasty fish, low in carbs and fats, so it's a healthy choice for almost any diet. Also, mahi mahi tastes great on its own, with herbs and spices or any sauces, marinades and Mexican salsa. Since the fish has such a pleasant aroma and the fillets or steaks are easy to cook, it's easy to learn how to grill them.

Steps

1 Buy a mahi mahi steak or fillet from your local grocery store or seafood market.
- When choosing a mahi mahi, look for steaks or fillets that don't flake, dull color, or fishy smell. These characteristics may indicate that the fish is not fresh.
2 Use vegetable oil or spray on the grill to prevent fish from sticking.
3 Preheat your grill to medium to high heat.
- If you decide to cook your mahi mahi on a very hot grill, watch it carefully and turn it over as needed to prevent it from burning.
4 Grill the mahi mahi for 5-10 minutes on each side, flipping the steaks or fillets as they begin to turn white.
5 If using a marinade or sauce, marinate the mahi mahi when you turn it over.
- This will help retain moisture and prevent drying out while the fish is grilling.
6 Check the mahi-mahi for readiness by peeling it off with a fork.
7 Continue grilling the mahi mahi unless it flakes easily by flipping it from one side to the other until flaking occurs.
8 When it's time to remove the fish from the grill, season it.
9 Serve grilled mahi mahi with salsa, sauce, or by itself and enjoy.
10 Put the leftover mahi mahi in the refrigerator and taste it in a salad the next day.

Tips

A little olive oil, salt and pepper are all the marinade you need for mahi mahi. This is not a "trash" fish, cook it appropriately.
If you do not want to place steaks or fish fillets directly on the surface of the grill, cover it first with aluminum foil. Before grilling mahi mahi, be sure to grease the foil with vegetable oil or spray.
Try grilling mahi mahi with just a little salt and enjoy the natural flavor of the fish.
Italian sauce for salad or vinaigrette is a great marinade when grilling mahi mahi.
When learning how to grill mahi mahi, try your favorite marinade. Soak the mahi mahi steaks in the marinade for a few hours before grilling. Use the marinade when grilling for extra flavor and juiciness.
For a different flavor, try drizzling mahi mahi with barbecue sauce while grilling. Water each side as you turn. When the mahi mahi is ready, add more barbecue sauce for extra flavor.

Warnings

Don't overcook the mahi mahi. This will make the texture of the steaks or fillets tough.
Never serve an incompletely cooked mahi mahi. If you are not sure if the fish is ready, grill it a little longer to be sure.
Don't leave the mahi-mahi for too long.