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Mahi Mahi (dorado or dolphin fish)
The most plentiful game fish in the ocean,
Mahi-mahi means strong strong in Hawaiian. The distinctions between the males
and females are obvious in the shape of the head, and they put on a spectacular
aerial show when hooked. The Mahi-mahi displays incredibly vivid colors ranging
from golden to green to aqua to silvery blue. They are particularly structure
oriented, and if you happen to run across an old cargo net or log that has been
in the water for a long time, there may be hundreds of these tasty fighters
swimming around it. The Mahi-mahi is caught year round in Hawaiian waters, and
range in size from 12-70 pounds.
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DESCRIPTION
Mahi-mahi is an exceptionally versatile fish, having firm, white meat and a
delicate flavor. Broiled, poached, baked, sautéed, grilled, or pan-fried,
mahi-mahi delivers a truly sensational taste. The National Fisheries Institute
suggests that you try mahi-mahi as an appetizer. Cut the fish into squares,
marinate them in lime juice, and broil them with garlic butter. As a main
course, baked mahi-mahi served with a sweet-and-sour sauce is sure to win rave
reviews from family and friends. Mahi-mahi is one of those fish that is
wonderful just about any way you can think to prepare it -- from the simple to
the complex, minimal ingredients to multiple ingredients, subtle to strong
flavors. We love to use seafood in traditional meat and poultry dishes, and we
know seafood tacos are not new, but made with mahi-mahi, they're great!
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