Best 5 Mahi Mahi In Tomato Olive Sauce Recipes

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Journey into a culinary adventure with our delectable Mahi-Mahi in Tomato Olive Sauce. This tantalizing dish bursts with vibrant flavors, combining the delicate sweetness of succulent Mahi-Mahi with a rich, savory tomato olive sauce. Indulge in the harmony of tender fish enveloped in a symphony of tangy tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and the subtle bitterness of olives. Discover a versatile recipe that can be effortlessly prepared in a single pan, making it a convenient and flavorful weeknight dinner option.

Accompanying this main course are two additional enticing recipes: a refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad and a creamy Avocado Salsa. The Cucumber and Tomato Salad offers a crisp and light complement to the hearty Mahi-Mahi, while the Avocado Salsa adds a touch of creamy richness and zesty flavor. These accompaniments elevate the overall dining experience, creating a well-rounded and satisfying meal.

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BAKED MAHI MAHI RECIPE WITH TOMATOES & OLIVES



Baked Mahi Mahi Recipe with Tomatoes & Olives image

Mahi Mahi fillets are smothered with an easy, flavorful tomato & olive sauce and baked until tender and flaky. Serve over rice for a delicious dinner in under 40 minutes!

Provided by Garnish With Lemon

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1.5 pounds mahi mahi, (skinned and cut into 4 fillets)
1 lemon, (juiced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, (peeled and chopped)
2 cloves garlic, (minced)
½ cup dry white wine ((or vegetable broth))
1 (14 oz) can cherry tomatoes
½ cup coarsely chopped Kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, (depending on your spice tolerance)
kosher salt and pepper
Cooked rice or orzo

Steps:

  • Place mahi mahi fillets in a glass or ceramic casserole dish (no metal). Season with salt and pepper. Pour lemon juice over fillets and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until almost translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add wine to pan and cook until liquid is reduced by half (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add tomatoes, olives, parsley, capers, oregano and crushed red pepper to skillet and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle tomato mixture over fish in casserole dish making sure each fillet has sauce on top of it. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until fish reaches 137°F.
  • Serve immediately over rice or orzo, ladling extra sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 529 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

MAHI-MAHI IN TOMATO OLIVE SAUCE



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The Sicilian-style tomato sauce has tons of Mediterranean flavor, thanks to the orange peel, olives, and oregano.

Provided by Samantha in Ut

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic, basil, and oregano in juice
4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
1/2 cup large green olives, quartered, pitted
3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, divided
1 teaspoon packed finely grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add wine and anchovy paste. Boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice; bring to boil.
  • Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to skillet atop tomato mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until fish is cooked through, about 9 minutes. Using slotted metal spatula, transfer fish to plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Mix olives, 2 teaspoons oregano, and orange peel into sauce in skillet. Increase heat to high and boil until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place 1 fish fillet on each of 4 plates. Pour sauce over and around fish, sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon oregano, and serve with warm toasted bread.

BROILED MAHI-MAHI WITH CAPERS AND FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



Broiled Mahi-Mahi With Capers and Fresh Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless mahi-mahi fillets, about 6 ounces each, or any similar fish fillets like halibut or swordfish
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon dried
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/3 cup drained capers
4 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons finely chopped basil or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven broiler to high.
  • Place the mahi-mahi fillets in an ovenproof flat dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and the thyme and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Set aside and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a cool place for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and the capers. Cook until wilted. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and the garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the vinegar, cook briefly and blend well. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  • Place the mahi-mahi fillets under the broiler about 4 inches from the source of heat. Cook about 3 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for 3 minutes more or until the fish is cooked through. Do not overcook.
  • Transfer the fish to a warm serving plate and spoon equal portions of the tomato sauce over them. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 518, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 77 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1192 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

MAHI MAHI WITH ARTICHOKES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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This is an amazing way to fix fish. I use mahi mahi, but any thick white fish should work. Serve with rice. This is very similar to a dish served at Carrabba's!

Provided by capcomp

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Mahi Mahi

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
¼ cup finely chopped garlic
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons dry white wine
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
2 (3 ounce) fillets mahi mahi fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir shallot and garlic in butter until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour lemon juice and white wine into the skillet; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook the liquid at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces enough to stick to the back of a spoon, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes and artichoke hearts into the reduced sauce; cook until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat, add cold butter pieces, and swirl skillet off heat until the butter melts and emulsifies into the sauce.
  • Stir flour and seasoned salt together in wide, shallow bowl. Dredge mahi mahi fillets in flour mixture to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry mahi mahi in the oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork in the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer mahi mahi to a platter; top with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 153.6 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 940.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

MAHI MAHI WITH TOMATO, OLIVE, AND CAPER SAUCE



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Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 1-inch-thick skinless mahi mahi fillets (about 6 oz. each)
1 small yellow onion, cut into small dice
1 medium clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 14.5-oz. can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted green olives, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
1 Tbs. capers, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tbs. of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish on both sides with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook, turning once, until the fish is just opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Heat the remaining 1 Tbs. oil in the skillet over medium heat, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds more. Stir in the wine and oregano. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to low, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and their juice, the olives, and capers. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Serve the fish topped with the sauce. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 300; Fat (g): 11; Fat Calories (kcal): 90; Saturated Fat (g): 1.5; Protein (g): 33; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 7; Carbohydrates (g): 9; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1; Sodium (mg): 600; Cholesterol (mg): 125; Fiber (g): 2;

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Mahi-Mahi: Opt for firm and brightly colored fillets with a mild, slightly sweet smell.
  • Season Wisely: Before cooking, season the fish with salt, pepper, and other herbs or spices of your choice.
  • Don't Overcook: Mahi-mahi cooks quickly. Overcooking can make it dry and tough, so cook it just until it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: Fresh tomatoes, briny olives, and flavorful olive oil will elevate the dish.
  • Adjust Heat Level: If you prefer a spicier sauce, add more crushed red pepper or chili flakes.
  • Serve with Sides: Pair the fish with roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or a side salad for a complete meal.
  • Garnish Elegantly: Before serving, garnish the dish with chopped parsley, basil, or lemon zest for an extra touch of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This delectable Mahi-Mahi in Tomato-Olive Sauce is a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate flavors of the fish with the vibrant taste of the Mediterranean. Enjoy the tender, flaky fish enveloped in a savory sauce made from fresh tomatoes, briny olives, capers, and aromatic herbs. Serve it with your favorite sides for a delightful and satisfying meal that will impress your taste buds and nourish your body. Whether you're an experienced chef or a home cook looking for a new culinary adventure, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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