Sweet Chili & Pistachio Mahi Mahi

Mild tasting mahi mahi gets a spicy and nutty infusion with this crunchy chili-pistachio coating. Served with a quinoa salad, this healthy meal is ready in just 45 minutes.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (4-5 ounce) fresh or frozen mahi mahi fillets

  • 1 lime

  • 5 teaspoons honey, warmed, divided

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ cup salted, dry roasted pistachio nuts or whole almonds

  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

  • 1 ⅓ cups cooked quinoa

  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper

  • ¼ cup chopped red onion

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish

Directions

  1. Thaw fish, if frozen. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. For lime dressing, finely shred the peel and squeeze the juice from lime. Combine the lime peel, lime juice, 2 teaspoons of the honey, the oil, salt, and ground pepper in a small bowl; set aside.

  2. Combine pistachios (or almonds), chili powder, onion powder, paprika, and 1 teaspoon honey in a small bowl. Spread on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes or until toasted; cool. Place the nut mixture in a small food processor; cover and process until finely crushed.

  3. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Re-line the baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Rinse the fish; pat dry with paper towels. Brush top of the fish with the remaining 2 teaspoons honey. Sprinkle with the crushed nut mixture, pressing to adhere. Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

  4. Meanwhile, combine quinoa, bell pepper, onion, and chopped cilantro in a medium bowl. Stir in the reserved lime dressing. Serve the fish with the quinoa mixture. If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Tips

Equipment: Parchment paper

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322 Calories
12g Fat
28g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 fish fillet and 1/2 cup quinoa
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 28g 55%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Vitamin A 1098IU 22%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Folate 52mcg 13%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 3mg 18%
Magnesium 97mg 23%
Potassium 829mg 18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.