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Coconut Grapefruit Mahi

A light, tropical way to serve fresh caught Mahi. 

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Mahi filets (one per person)
  • 1+ tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 Grapefruit
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
  • 4 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp Red onion, finely chopped
  • 4-5 Cayenne peppers, minced
  • 1+ tbsp Coconut, fresh shredded
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1+ tsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Scallions, chopped

Instructions

  • Salt and pepper the fish filets and set aside.
  • Peel the grapefruit. Separate into segments and set aside.
  • Mix together the soy sauce and sugar and set aside.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a large fry pan. Sauté the ginger, garlic, onion and cayenne peppers until very fragrant. Add one tablespoon of the shredded coconut.
  • Push the spices to the outside of the pan. Add more coconut oil if the center of the pan is dry. Add the fish filets and sauté for 3 minutes per side in the middle of the pan. Be sure not to overcook the Mahi. Remove to a plate.
  • Add grapefruit to the pan and mix with the rest of the pan ingredients under low heat. Add the soy sauce and sugar. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Place a Mahi filet on each dinner plate. Drizzle the sauce on each filet and garnish with scallions and remaining shredded coconut. Serve with rice or a salad.