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Poached Mahi-Mahi

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Ingredients

The fish and seafood

  • 12 ounce mahi-mahi (2 fillets)
  • 4 jumbo shrimp (shell on)

The vegetables and aromatics

  • 1 stalk celery (rough cut)
  • 1 medium carrot (rough cut)
  • ½ medium onion (rough cut)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes (cut in half lengthwise)

The cooking liquids

  • cup vegetable stock
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ lemon juice only
  • 1 lemon zest only

The seasoning and fats

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • to taste sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the Mahi fillets with paper towels.
  2. Season the fillets with sea salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the Mahi-Mahi fillets, garlic, and vegetables to the skillet.
  5. Cook for 1 minute, then gently turn the fillets and cook for another minute.
  6. Remove the Mahi from the skillet and set aside.
  7. Add white wine, stock, and lemon juice to the skillet, bring to a boil, and reduce the stock by half.
  8. Strain the mixture to remove the vegetables.
  9. Return the Mahi to the pan along with shrimp, spinach, and tomatoes, and sprinkle half the lemon zest on top.
  10. Cook for 3-4 minutes until done.
  11. Remove the Mahi and shrimp from the pan and serve over rice or your favorite grain.
  12. Dredge butter in flour and add to the pan to thicken the sauce.
  13. Spoon the spinach mixture over the Mahi and rice before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
2
Calories
382
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
19g
Total protein
36g
Sodium
1009mg
Cholesterol
162mg

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