Grilled mojito marinated mahi mahi
Ingredients
- 6 x 120 gram mahi mahi fillets
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) lime zest
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) dark rum
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lime juice
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
Directions
- In a small frying pan, bring dark rum to a boil and simmer for two minutes.
- Put all ingredients (including rum) except the fish and olive oil in a blender. Start blending and add in olive oil gradually.
- Place mahi mahi fillets into a plastic bag and pour marinade over top to cover.
- Seal the bag, removing the air, and gently massage the marinade into the fish.
- Let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Bring grill to a high heat.
- Grill mahi mahi fillets for four minutes on each side.
- Serve with Cuban black beans and rice (see recipe).
