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Barbecue Sauces come in all kinds of flavors, colors, and types. Everyone knows the thick, sweet sauces found on the shelves of most grocery stores However, there is so much more to barbecue than these bottled condiments.
Mahi mahi is a delicious and versatile fish that is perfect for grilling. There are so many different ways to marinate it, but this lime-marinated mahi mahi recipe is one of my favorites. It's easy to make and has a deliciously tangy flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 2 (4 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
- 2 twists lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk the extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, lime juice, and grated lime zest together in a bowl to make the marinade.
- Place the mahi mahi fillets in the marinade and turn to coat; allow to marinate at least 15 minutes.
- Cook on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Garnish with the twists of lime zest to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 860kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 21gFat: 84.9gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 81.8mgSodium: 99.4mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 398.1IUVitamin C: 8.2mgCalcium: 25.8mgIron: 1.4mg
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