Mahi Mahi with Cilantro Pesto

By á-30

Ingredients

• * For the rub:
• 1 * 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 * 1/2 tablespoon ancho chile powder
• 1 * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 * 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• * For the cilantro pesto:
• 1 * 1 red bell pepper
• 1 * 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 * 1 tablespoon pine nuts
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup olive oil
• * salt and pepper
• * For the fish:
• 2 * 2 mahi mahi fillets
• 1 * 1 teaspoon olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients for the rub and set aside.


Roast the red pepper underneath the broiler for a few minutes on each side until blackened all over. Wrap up in a plastic bag and let steam for 15 minutes. Then remove the skin, stem, and seeds. Chop haphazardly into 1-inch pieces and then toss in a food processor along with the garlic, pine nuts, and cilantro. Process until smooth. Then, with the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil. When all of it is incorporated, turn the processor off and stir in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper


Preheat the broiler. Rub each fillet 1/2 teaspoon of the olive oil. Sprinkle a tablespoon of the rub onto each fillet. Place fish underneath the broiler and cook for about 3 minutes per side. Serve with the cilantro pesto.