Mahimahi Grilled in Banana Leaves, Served with Passion Fruit Salsa
Recipe Created for Aloha Spice, Courtesy of Kaua'i Chef: Michael Simpson
Serves 4
Mahimahi Grilled in Banana Leaves
Ingredients:
- 4 - 6oz. filets skinless mahi-mahi
- 2 Tbs. Aloha Spice Guava Lime Smoked Hawaiian Sea Salt
- 1 each red and yellow bell peppers cut into 2 inch spears
- 4 shallots cut in thick circles
- 1/2 cup pineapple diced into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 banana leaf cut into 12” squares, center rib removed, quickly blanched
- 2 -3 Tbs. coconut milk
- 4 short bamboo skewers soaked in water
Directions:
- Cut each Banana Leaf square in half and overlay each into a cross
- Season Mahi with Aloha Spice Guava Lime Smoked Hawaiian Sea Salt
- Arrange fish in the middle of each banana leaf
- Spoon the peppers, shallots and pineapple over the fish, followed by a little coconut milk
- Fold one side of the lower banana leaf over the fish and repeat with the opposite side.
- Follow up with the right side and left side. The final edge should be running along the top. Tuck the leading edge under if necessary.
- Carefully pin the final flap to the under layers of banana leaf using the skewer
- Lightly brush the surfaces of the banana leaf with oil
- Grill on a hot clean barbecue. You shouldn’t have to turn it over as the fish actually steams inside the packet.
- Unwrap the fish with care and serve partially opened in the banana leaf.
- Garnish with Black Lava Hawaiian Sea Salt
- Enjoy with the salsa and basmati or rice of your choice.
Passion Fruit Salsa
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup passion fruit juice
- 1 mango 1/4 inch dice
- 1 cup pineapple diced 1/4 inch
- 3 Tbs rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
- 1 green onion sliced on the bias
- 3 Tbs. toasted coconut flakes
- 1 Tbs chopped cilantro
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl
- Gently fold together and chill until ready to serve