July 19, 2009
Grilled Mahi Mahi w/Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and Cilantro Pesto
This is George's new favorite meal. Pretty and tasty enough to outshine most restaurant fare, this meal is ready in 30 minutes or less.
1/2. white wine
1 shallot minced
2 Tbsp. Parmesan
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/3 c. chopped walnuts
1/4 c. cilantro leaves
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 (12 oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers
4 (6 oz.) mahi mahi fillets
1 Tbsp. butter
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
Preheat grill to medium high. Bring wine and shallot to boil in saucepan on medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer four minutes. Remove and set aside.
Process Parmesan, garlic, and walnuts in food processor until finely chopped. Add olive oil, cilantro and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Process until smooth. Set aside.
Process red peppers and wine reduction in food processor until smooth. Put back in saucepan and bring to boil on medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes.
Season both sides of mahi mahi with salt & pepper. Cook on grill until golden, about 4 minutes each side.
Whisk butter, 1/8 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp salt into red pepper sauce until smooth. Spoon sauce onto bottom of serving plate, arrange fish on sauce, then top with cilantro paste. Serve.