"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Mahi-Mahi Fajitas with Fresh Citrus Slaw

Fajitas-
1 # Mahi-Mahi
Rub Mix-
1 Tbsp. Chili powder
1/2 Tbsp. Onion powder
1 Tsp. Granulated garlic powder
1 tsp. Cumin
1 Tbsp. fresh minced oregano
kosher salt
ground black pepper

4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium Sweet Onion, thinly sliced
1/2 Green Bell Pepper, sliced lengthwise, 1/2" slices
1/2 Red Bell Pepper, sliced lengthwise, 1/2" slices
1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced lengthwise, 1/2" slices
1 clove garlic, minced
juice of 1 fresh lime
2 green onions, sliced thinly
Corn or flour tortillas
favorite salsa
ripe avocado, sliced (a little trick to keep the slices green is to keep the sliced avocado in a bowl of cold water.  they will last for up to 6 hours without turning.)
Citrus Slaw- recipe below.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a mixing bowl combine all rub ingredients.  Coat fish generously with the rub mixture.  Heat skillet over medium high heat, add  2 Tbsp. oil and let get hot. (You can just as easily prepare the fish on the grill) Once slightly smoking, carefully place fish in pan and sear both sides to golden brown.  Transfer fish to baking sheet and put into the oven to finish cooking, approximately 6-8 minutes depending on how thick a cut of fish.  Once done remove and reserve warm.
Meanwhile, while fish is in oven put the same skillet you prepared the fish in back on high heat.  Add remaining oil and let get hot.  Add onions and peppers and rapidly saute.  Add garlic for the last 1-2 minutes, do not burn.  Add lime juice and correct season with salt and pepper.  Remove from heat and reserve warm.  Warm tortillas in the microwave or on the grill and serve with fish, bell pepper mixture, green onions, salsa, avocado, and Citrus Slaw.  Enjoy!

Fresh Citrus Slaw- (can be made 8 hours before and refrigerated)
4 C. green cabbage, sliced very thin (I use my food processor or mandolin)
2 carrots, grated
1 bunch green onions, sliced thinly
1/2 C. flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp. sour cream
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. fresh grated lemon zest
2 tsp each (4 total) of fresh lemon and lime juice
1 tsp. sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

In a mixing bowl whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, zest, celery seed, lemon and lime juice, water, and sugar.  Add the remaining ingredients and coat well.  Correct seasoning with salt and pepper.  Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let flavors develop.  Serve and enjoy!

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