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Poached Mahi Mahi

This Poached Mahi Mahi recipe is a healthy alternative to frying fish. Baking in the parchment paper retains the fish's natural flavor, and creates a tasty sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Mahi Fillets
  • 1 12 oz pkg Sweet Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic
  • 1/4 Cup Sliced Black Olives
  • 1 tbsp Capers
  • ¼ Cup Olive oil
  • ¼ Cup Dry White Wine
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Juice from 1 Lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped Parsley

Method
 

  1. Fold the parchment paper in an accordion fashion, and tie the ends with cooking twine. (Refer to Video)
  2. Cut the tomatoes in halves, and add oil, wine, parsley, capers, olives, and garlic (use a press on mince by hand) in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly
  3. Place Mahi mahi fillets one in each paper pouch. Top with vegetable mixture
  4. Add butter on top, and squeeze lemon juice on each filet
  5. Unfold parchment paper to cover fish completely (see video)
  6. Bake at 350° F for 30 minutes

Video