Barbecued Mahi Mahi With Yellow Pepper-Cilantro Pesto

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time6 minsTotal Time21 mins
Barbecue Rub
 2 tbsp Spanish paprika
 1 tsp Ancho chile powder
 2 tsp Ground cumin
 2 tsp Dark brown sugar
 1 tsp Chile de arbol powder
 1 tsp Kosher salt
 1 tsp Coarsely ground black pepper
Yellow Pepper-Cilantro Pesto
 2 Large yellow bell peppers, grilled, peeled, seeded and chopped
 1 Clove garlic, chopped
 2 tbsp Pine nuts
 1 cup Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
 3 tbsp Grated Parmesan
 ½ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
 1 tsp Kosher salt
 1 tsp Freshly grated pepper
Mahi Mahi
 4 mahi mahi fillets, 8 ounces each
 4 tsp Olive oil
 "Barbecue" Rub
 Cilantro leaves
1

Step 1.
Combine all the rub ingredients in a small bowl.

2

Step 2.
Place peppers, garlic, pine nuts, cilantro and cheese in a food processor and process until combined. With the motor running, add the oil and process until emulsified and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

3

Step 3.
Heat grill to high. Brush each fillet on both sides with oil. Rub 1 side of each fillet with 1 tablespoon of the barbecue rub and place on the grill rub side down and cook until slightly charred and a crust has formed, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the fish over and grill for 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cooked to medium doneness. Top each fillet with a few tablespoons of the pesto and garnish with cilantro leaves.

Enjoy!!

Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay

With thanks to: www.foodnetwork.com

Ingredients

Barbecue Rub
 2 tbsp Spanish paprika
 1 tsp Ancho chile powder
 2 tsp Ground cumin
 2 tsp Dark brown sugar
 1 tsp Chile de arbol powder
 1 tsp Kosher salt
 1 tsp Coarsely ground black pepper
Yellow Pepper-Cilantro Pesto
 2 Large yellow bell peppers, grilled, peeled, seeded and chopped
 1 Clove garlic, chopped
 2 tbsp Pine nuts
 1 cup Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
 3 tbsp Grated Parmesan
 ½ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
 1 tsp Kosher salt
 1 tsp Freshly grated pepper
Mahi Mahi
 4 mahi mahi fillets, 8 ounces each
 4 tsp Olive oil
 "Barbecue" Rub
 Cilantro leaves
Barbecued Mahi Mahi With Yellow Pepper-Cilantro Pesto
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