This Grilled Mahi Mahi is topped with the most amazing grilled pineapple salsa. And that’s not all! It’s also drizzled with lemon- garlic butter.
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa and Lemon Butter
I always want to make Mahi Mahi when I’m in Hawaii. We usually rent a condo of some sort, and for some strange reason I really enjoy cooking at home when I’m on vacation. Most people don’t want to have anything to do with the kitchen while on vacation, so I guess that make me a little weird.
The good news is that you don’t have to be in Hawaii to make Mahi Mahi! Just keep an eye out for fresh Mahi Mahi (or you can of course use frozen, if that’s all you have access to), and you’ll be on your way to making this delicious recipe. There is nothing like grilled Mahi Mahi!
🛒Ingredients needed:
- pineapple
- rice wine vinegar
- olive oil
- red bell pepper
- red onion
- cilantro
- serrano pepper
- salt and pepper
- ground cumin
✏️How to make Grilled Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa and Lemon Butter:
*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.
PREPARE THE SALSA:
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Heat grill to medium-high. Grill pineapple until you begin to see char marks; not falling apart or mushy. Let cool, dice and mix with the vinegar, olive oil and remainder of the vegetables and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate the pineapple salsa to let marinate for 3 to 5 hours.
PREPARE THE LEMON BUTTER:
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Melt the butter and mix with the lemon juice and garlic. Set aside while you grill the fish.
GRILL THE FISH:
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Salt and pepper the fish. Grill over medium heat until done. Top with salsa and drizzle with lemon butter.
➡️Recipe Tips:
- Many fish markets and even regular grocery stores now have fresh Mahi Mahi, so go with fresh, if possible.
- Don’t skim on the salsa’a marinating time. It really adds a lot of flavor.
- If you have any leftover salsa, try it with tortilla chips. (Delicious!)
✔️What to serve with Grilled Mahi Mahi:
- What goes better with Pineapple Salsa than Pineapple Margaritas?
- While you have the grill fired up, grab a grilling basket and fill it with your favorite fresh vegetables, drizzle with a little olive oii, sprinkle with salt and pepper, grill and enjoy!
- Grilled Mahi Mahi will also go nicely with Lemon Dill Rice.
❤️Why I love this recipe:
- Mahi Mahi has a firm, white flesh with a mild flavor and I think that’s what makes it one of my very fish favorites.
- There’s nothing quite like fresh pineapple. It adds a lot of ZING to this dish!
- It’s simple to make, but delivers a huge payoff in flavor.
Here are a few more fish recipes you might enjoy:
- Swiss Parmesan Halibut
- Pistachio Baked Salmon
- Roasted Tilapia with Bruschetta
- Herb Topped Fish Baked in Parchment
- Grilled Swordfish with Avocado Mayonnaise
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa
The perfect recipe to use for your fresh Mahi Mahi!
Recipe Details
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 630kcal
Ingredients
SALSA:
- ½ fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced for grilling
- 1 cup rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra- virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1/4-inch
- ½ medium red onion, diced 1/4-inch
- ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
LEMON BUTTER:
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
FISH:
- Four 8-ounce portions Mahi Mahi, skinned and boned
- salt and pepper
Instructions
PREPARE THE SALSA:
- Heat grill to medium-high. Grill pineapple until you begin to see char marks; not falling apart or mushy. Let cool, dice and mix with the vinegar, olive oil and remainder of the vegetables and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate the pineapple salsa to let marinate for 3 to 5 hours.
PREPARE THE LEMON BUTTER:
- Melt the butter and mix with the lemon juice and garlic. Set aside while you grill the fish.
GRILL THE FISH:
- Salt and pepper the fish. Grill over medium heat until done. Top with salsa and drizzle with lemon butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 630kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 43g, Fat: 39g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 229mg, Sodium: 419mg, Potassium: 1250mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 2620IU, Vitamin C: 114.9mg, Calcium: 77mg, Iron: 3.6mg
How long to grill fish
until it’s cooked through… will vary based on the heat of your grill. The fish should easily flake away with a fork.
The fish was good but the salsa was not… too much rice vinegar. Was so over powering.
Made this for dinner tonight. I used a golden pineapple (sweeter than standard pineapple), replaced the red onion with half a shallot, and served it over a bed of mixed greens with lots of the salsa (to act as a dressing). Very delicious, simple, and quick. This would be easy to make for a dinner party, and we plan to! Thanks you!
I love Mahi Mahi and would love to try it in Hawaii because somehow I know it must just taste better – haha. Beautiful meal and delightful salsa! I’m all about the grilling.
oh my goodness, this is delightful!