Bit of Flavor Baked Mahi

Bit of Flavor Easy Baked Mahi

Ingredient List is at the end...

I picked up some lovely fresh mahi the other day, and decided to try my own simple recipe for preparing it.

 

I grabbed my usual assortment of favored spices:

black pepper, garlic with seasonings, italian mix,

and the family favorite - Butt Rub.

 

Next, I mixed up some grapefruit juice and some Wish Bone Bruschetta Italian dressing, and added the above noted spices.

Note: I did not measure any of this - I used about equal amounts of the juice and the dressing, and just shook in some of each spice.

 

I placed the fish into a sealable container, poured the marinade over it,

sealed it up, and popped it in the fridge for a bit.

 

As I already had the grapefruit juice out, I poured some over ice

and added a little vodka and a little cranberry juice. 

After marinating for 30-45 minutes, I pulled the fish out from the fridge.

I placed it in my glass baking dish, and poured the marinade over it.

Next, I topped it with some panko, and sprinkled on more seasonings.

Into the oven it went - 350 degrees, for maybe 25-30 minutes.

 

While the fish was baking, I boiled some elbow noodles and made my own Mac 'N Cheese.

(See my Bit of Mac and Cheese recipe)

 

This is the roux for the Mac and Cheese, in process...

Here is the almost final product.  I wish I had some right now!

I also made a simple tossed salad. 

For a nice touch, serve with the same salad dressing you used in the marinade!

Here is the fish, finishing up in the oven. 

Sadly, I was so hungry that I forgot to take a picture of the finished dish!

Ingredient List

1/2 lb fresh mahi or swordfish per person

1 cup grapefruit juice (approx.)

1 cup salad dressing (approx.)

Assorted seasonings

1 cup Panko or breadcrumbs (approx.)

 Remember ~ Life tastes better with a bit of flavor!



Bit of Flavor Easy Basil Pesto Salmon

Bit of Flavor Easy Basil Pesto Salmon

Ingredient List is at the end...

I just tried this recipe this week, and we all really liked it!  It was super quick and easy, which makes it perfect for a busy week night dinner.

 

1) Lay the piece of fish in a lightly oiled baking dish or pan. 
Cut a lemon in half, and squirt the juice over the fish.
Pour the wine over the salmon. 

Let it rest while you prepare the topping.

2) Time to make up your topping for the salmon!  You can use whatever herbs and seasonings you are in the mood for. 
For this version, I actually used a container of herbs that I picked up at a local natural foods market (Natures Market - what a great place, with great people!).  The seasonings are for a Basil Pesto mix.  I added the olive oil, panko, and parmesan cheese, and stirred it all together.

3) Spoon the mixture over the salmon, and spread it evenly over the top.
 

Preheat the broiler.

4) Place the dish in the oven, about 9" away from the broiler.  Broil for about 8-10 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and topping is browned.

 

Remove from the over and let rest for a few minutes.

5) Serve with your favorite sides, and enjoy!!

 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb salmon

1 lemon

1/4 cup of white wine

** Special Seasoning **

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup panko

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

 

 



Remember ~ Life tastes better with a bit of flavor!