Dont be intimidated by the name – the avocado crema is so easy to make (and it takes the mahi mahi to the next level).
Fish can also be a little intimidating, but this Mahi Mahi dish, couldn’t be more simple. Whether you are a fish lover or not, you have to try this Mahi Mahi. It is so simple to make and you will go crazy for the taste.
My husband is the same as me. He doesn’t like the smell, taste, or texture of fish, but I tried this recipe at my friends house and brought him home a taste. He absolutely loved it.
You could easily make this recipe without the Avocado Crema, but I personally think it makes the dish.
how to pick good mahi mahi
When purchasing and storing Mahi Mahi, there are a few things you may want to look for. Here is everything you need to know about Mahi Mahi.
Purchasing Mahi Mahi
- When purchasing Mahi Mahi at your local grocer, you should never be able to smell it. If the Mahi Mahi is a strong fish scent to it, it has been sitting out too long, and won’t have a clean fresh taste.
- It should look pink with red stripes or spots on it. Occasionally, it will have a blueish tint to it, but if your store’s Mahi Mahi color seems a little off, I wouldn’t recommend purchasing it.
- Don’t purchase the Mahi Mahi if the edges are brown and blue. This indicates that it has been sitting out for too long, and is starting to go bad.
- The skin of the fish should be moist and shiny, not flaky and dry. You should be able to see the shine on the fish, very clearly.
Storing Mahi Mahi
- Fresh Mahi Mahi from the store, is best used within three days. If you aren’t using it the day you are purchasing it, wrap it tightly with saran wrap or foil.
- Mahi Mahi will also freeze well. Again, wrap it tightly with multiple layers, and use within 5 months of freezing.
how to make avocado crema
This Avocado Crema is incredibly easy to make. I have found the best way to make the cream so smooth, is by blending the ingredients.
All it calls for is: 1 avocado (diced), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, and 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped).
Simply place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and cream until smooth. If you like yours will a few chunks in it, you can also use a hand mixer to better see the texture, and know when to stop.
Mahi Mahi with Avocado Crema Recipe
Ingredients
Mahi Mahi
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 Mahi Mahi Fillets
Avocado Crema
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper, lime juice, and olive oil.
- Place fillets on a baking dish.
- Generously brush mixture over mahi mahi fillets.
- Bake fish for 10-12 minutes, until fillets flake easily with a fork.
- While fish is baking, blend together all avocado crema ingredients until smooth. Serve Mahi Mahi topped with avocado crema and cilantro.
Notes
- When purchasing Mahi Mahi at your local grocer, you should never be able to smell it. If the Mahi Mahi is a strong fish scent to it, it has been sitting out too long, and won’t have a clean fresh taste.
- It should look pink with red stripes or spots on it. Occasionally, it will have a blueish tint to it, but if your store’s Mahi Mahi color seems a little off, I wouldn’t recommend purchasing it.
- Don’t purchase the Mahi Mahi if the edges are brown and blue. This indicates that it has been sitting out for too long, and is starting to go bad.
- The skin of the fish should be moist and shiny, not flaky and dry. You should be able to see the shine on the fish, very clearly.
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- Fresh Mahi Mahi from the store, is best used within three days. If you aren’t using it the day you are purchasing it, wrap it tightly with saran wrap or foil.
- Mahi Mahi will also freeze well. Again, wrap it tightly with multiple layers, and use within 5 months of freezing.
Nutrition
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I made this tonight, and it turned out delicious. My 7mo old loved it, and my 20mo old loved the fish (without the creme)…not to mention me and the hubs thought it was tasty. So overall, it was a huge hit. I served it with roasted broccoli and carrots, and it all went together nicely!
We are regular fish eaters and have tried numerous fish & seafood recipes. This one is easily one of the best I’ve ever tried. The rub is simple but very tasty and the cream is a super tasty and refreshingly light addition. I plated the fish with 5he cream on the side. That way we could taste the fish alone 1st, then with the cream. Loved it both ways. Definitely a keeper!