PAN SEARED MAHI-MAHI WITH PRESERVED LEMON-TOMATO CHUTNEY THAI BASIL-SHIITAKE ORZO

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Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi with Preserved Lemon-Tomato Chutney Thai Basil-Shiitake Orzo image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup chick pea flour
1/2 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 (6 to 8 ounce) fillets mahi-mahi, preferable center cut
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Oil
1 red onion, 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 cup preserved lemon, 1/4-inch dice (1 large lemon)
3 cups ripe tomatoes, 1/4-inch dice (2 large tomatoes)
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley, plus extra for garnish
Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 cups sliced shiitakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups blanched orzo (about 1/2 pound dry)
1/4 cup basil oil, plus extra for garnish) (Already made: 1 cup basil, 1/2 cup spinach, 1/2 cup canola oil, pinch of salt. Blanch in salted water, 2 minutes, drain, and blend with oil.)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • On a dinner plate, mix together the flour, tumeric and cumin. Season the fillets with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour mixture. In a large saute pan on high heat, coat lightly with oil and pan sear the fillets until brown on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes a side. Let fish rest 5 minutes to carry over before serving. In a medium, non-reactive saucepan on medium heat, coat lightly with oil and saute the onions and ginger until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the preserved lemons, tomatoes and juice. Season and check for flavor. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until tomatoes are melted. Pull off stove and keep at room temperature. Check again for seasoning. Add the parsley right before serving.
  • In a large saute pan, coat with olive oil and saute the garlic and shallots until soft, about 2 minutes. Season and add shiitakes. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes until soft and deglaze with wine. Reduce by 50 percent then add orzo to heat thoroughly. Right before serving, stir in basil oil.
  • PLATING: Place a small mound of orzo in the middle of the white dinner plate. Top with fillet of Mahi and top the fish with the chutney. Drizzle some basil oil and garnish with parsley.

Muhammad jalal
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. I would make it again.


Lora Brownfield
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I would have liked the recipe to include more pictures.


Lovemore Tinevimbo
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I thought the recipe was a bit too complicated.


Avery Talamantes
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I would have liked the recipe to include more instructions on how to prepare the ingredients.


justin ganesh
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The dish was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Sammy Hansy
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The dish turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.


Booper Dooper
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The chutney was a bit bland and the fish was a little dry.


Saikat Khan
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chutney was delicious and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Ritesh Mishra
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chutney is amazing and the fish is always cooked perfectly.


Raja Shahid
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the chutney brightens up the dish.


Ashton Mahabir
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this dish! The chutney was the perfect balance of sweet and sour and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Manny S
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I love this recipe! The chutney is so versatile and I've used it on chicken and vegetables too. The mahi-mahi is always cooked perfectly and the orzo is a great side dish.


salman gaming yt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. The dish turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.


Jermaine Webster
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavors and textures. The presentation was also beautiful.


fahima Safwan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The fish was cooked perfectly and the chutney was tangy and flavorful. My family loved it!


Macy Mccoy
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This dish was an explosion of flavors! The preserved lemon tomato chutney was the perfect complement to the pan-seared mahi-mahi, and the Thai basil shiitake orzo added a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.