Grilled Mahi Mahi (with Korean Dipping Sauce)

This Grilled Mahi Mahi recipe is served with a flavorful Korean Dipping Sauce, and that is fast and straightforward to make! And should you’ve been searching for a great recipe for cooking Mahi Mahi on the grill, I promise this one will likely be a winner!

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For this week’s Friday Favorites decide, I’m reminding you about this Grilled Mahi Mahi that’s marinated with Korean flavors after which served with Korean dipping sauce. This was one of many first grilled fish recipes I ever posted on the weblog, and for fairly just a few years now the frozen Mahi Mahi I get at Costco has been one among my favourite selections for cooking fish on the grill. 

This Mahi Mahi cooked on the grill contains a soy-sesame sauce that has a contact of sweetness and a contact of spiciness from Korean purple pepper. Half the combination is used to marinate the fish, and the opposite half is served as a sauce on the desk. I made it simply barely spicy, however flip up the warmth by including a bit extra of the Korean Crimson Pepper Powder (affiliate hyperlink) should you choose.

There’s additionally a recipe on the weblog for Korean Salmon that makes use of this identical scrumptious marinade/sauce combination. And personally I believe grilled fish is nice for dinner any time of 12 months, so don’t hesitate to make this on a Stovetop Grill Pan (affiliate hyperlink) when it’s not grilling season or should you don’t have an out of doors grill!

What components do you want for this recipe?

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Why is Mahi Mahi a great fish to prepare dinner on the grill?

Mahi Mahi is a comparatively agency fish, which makes it straightforward to prepare dinner on the grill in comparison with softer and extra flaky varieties of fish. And the delicate taste goes with quite a lot of sauces and toppings.

What offers this Grilled Mahi Mahi the Korean flavors?

I’m positively not claiming that is an genuine Korean recipe! I’m utilizing the phrase Korean within the recipe title as a tip so that you can use Korean Crimson Pepper Powder (affiliate hyperlink) within the dipping sauce, which can give it wonderful taste with a pleasant spicy kick! In fact should you don’t have any of that one other sort of spicy purple pepper powder may even work.

How low in carbs is the Grilled Mahi Mahi recipe?

This wonderful grilled fish recipe solely has 4 web carbs per serving!

How will you hold Grilled Mahi Mahi from sticking to the grill?

Fish may be tough to prepare dinner on the grill, however I like a non-stick spray known as Pam for Grilling, (affiliate hyperlink) which actually helps forestall meals from sticking. It’s also possible to oil your grill with a paper towel dipped in olive oil with good outcomes.

Are you able to make Grilled Mahi with out an out of doors grill?

When you don’t have an out of doors grill or it’s not grilling season the Mahi Mahi can prepare dinner completely on a Stovetop Grill Pan (affiliate hyperlink) or a George Foreman Grill (affiliate hyperlink). Bear in mind the George Foreman is cooking each side of the fish on the identical time, so the cooking time will likely be a lot shorter.

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Make Grilled Mahi Mahi (with Korean Dipping Sauce):

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1. If utilizing frozen Mahi Mahi, thaw within the fridge in a single day after which drain and pat dry.
2. Mix sauce/marinade components in small measuring cup.
3. Put half of combination right into a Ziploc bag or plastic or glass container with a snap-tight lid with the fish and marinate within the fridge for about 1 hour.
4. While you’re able to prepare dinner take fish out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature.
5. Spray grill with non-stick spray corresponding to Pam for Grilling (affiliate hyperlink) or wipe with olive oil, then preheat grill to medium-high)
6. Put fish on grill with prime facet down and at an angle to grill grates and grill 2-3 minutes (till you can begin to see grill marks.)
7. Rotate 90 levels and prepare dinner 2-3 minutes extra to get criss-cross marks.
8. Flip fish over and prepare dinner about 3-4 minutes extra or till it feels agency, however not arduous to the contact. Complete cooking time won’t be greater than 8-10 minutes; don’t overcook.
9. Serve scorching, with dipping sauce on the facet.

Make it a Low-Carb Meal:

The Grilled Mahi Mahi with Korean Dipping Sauce would style nice with Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw, Straightforward Grilled Greens, or Thai Cucumber Salad for a low-carb meal.

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Low-Carb Weight-reduction plan / Low-Glycemic Weight-reduction plan / South Seashore Weight-reduction plan Recommendations:
When it’s made with an authorized sweetener, Grilled Mahi Mahi is an ideal principal dish for low-carb, Keto, or low-glycemic weight-reduction plan or any section of the unique South Seashore Weight-reduction plan.

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Historic Notes for this Recipe:
This Grilled Mahi Mahi recipe was first posted in 2007 and since then I’ve tried a model with salmon, and have additionally made this one many occasions. It was final up to date with extra data in 2024.

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