Posted on: Wednesday, March 2, 2005
SEVEN OR LESS
Jalapeño and citrus salsa adds zing to sautéed fish
Associated Press
Fast, easy and fresh, this dish rewards both cook and diners by delivering a lively, bright taste with an unusual combination of ingredients.
Bon Appetit The recipe is from Bon Appetit's test kitchen, featured in the magazine's February issue.
It provides for two servings, perhaps a quiet dinner á deux. Blood oranges so called because of their red flesh are sometimes available at specialty foods stores (try R. Field at Foodland Beretania or Kailua) but regular or Ka'u oranges work fine, too.
Mahi-Mahi With Orange, Avocado and Red Onion Salsa
Using a small sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from orange. Working over small bowl, cut between membranes to release segments.
Add avocado, onion, jalapeño and lime juice to oranges in bowl; stir gently to blend. Season salsa to taste with salt.
Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
Add fish to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Top each fillet with salsa. Makes 2 servings.
• Per serving: calories, 330; protein, 48 g; fat, 5.7 g; carbohydrate, 11 g; sodium, 90 g.
Hot pepper and cool citrus creamy avocado and red onion complement the fish.
Pan-fried mahimahi is served with a jalapeño-peppered citrus salsa in this Bon Appetit recipe.