Barbecued Mahi Mahi with Yellow Pepper-Cilantro Pesto
Serving Size - 4
Prepared By - DnD
Recipe Rating
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BBQ RUB:
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chile de arbol powder
pinch kosher salt
pinch coursely ground pepper
YELLOW PEPPER-CILANTRO PESTO:
1 large yellow bell peppers, grilled, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly grated pepper
MAHI MAHI:
4 mahi mahi fillets, 8 ounces each, room temp
Olive Oil
BBQ Rub

BBQ RUB: - Combine all the rub ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. YELLOW PEPPER-CILANTRO PESTO: - Place peppers, garlic, pine nuts, cilantro and cheese in a food processor and process until combined. With the motor running, add the oil and process until emulsified and season with salt and pepper, to taste. MAHI MAHI: - Heat grill to high. Brush each fillet on both sides with oil. Rub 1 only 1 side of each fillet with 1 tablespoon of the barbecue rub and place on the grill rub side down and cook until slightly charred and a crust has formed, about 3-4 minutes. Turn the fish over and grill for 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cooked to medium doneness. Top each fillet with a few tablespoons of the pesto.