Mahi Mahi with Harissa — doesn’t that sound fancy? Don’t let the unfamiliar term scare you. Harissa is simply a red sauce or paste whose main ingredients are red peppers, chili peppers and garlic. It’s always low fat, fairly low in calories and extremely flavorful — you certainly get a big bang for your (caloric) buck!
While the dish might sound a bit complicated, it’s actually quite easy (just don’t tell the people you are serving! Let them think you spent hours in the kitchen 
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Remember when we made acorn squash together? Well, we’re going to do ‘Make it’ Monday the same way today!
I’ve been super excited to make this recipe, and I hope you’ll join me in enjoying it tonight. I’ll be sure to upload my result photos and final review, but I really think I have a winner.
This really is the perfect dish to trick people into thinking you are a culinary god(dess) — want to make your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend or parents think you spent hours in the kitchen?! Look no further than this recipe. With less than 10 simple ingredients and only 3 steps, this is the perfect dish for a night where you don’t have a lot of time, but don’t want to sacrifice on the quality of your meal.
Healthy, flavorful and quick — how can you go wrong?
You’ll need:
2 (6 oz) mahi mahi, sea bass, halibut or snapper fillets
1 (12 oz) jar roasted red peppers
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp extra-virgn olive oil
1 Tbsp sherry or red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp cumin
First combine red peppers, cayenne, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and cumin in a blender. Puree until smooth and add salt and pepper to tastse.
Next, preheat the broiler on medium high. Season the flesh side of the fillet with salt and pepper to taste. Place fillets skin-side down on the broiler pan. Cook until the skins are slightly crispy (4-5 minutes). Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. When done, the fish should flake with pressure from fork or fingertips.
ENJOY!
Harissa
Don’t like fish? No problem! You can use the Harissa sauce on grilled chicken or vegetables, too!
Yummy!! This looks awesome. I love fish and I think this condiment might be a new staple for me! Thanks for the recipe!
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It sounds fantastic!
yummm! i love mahi mahi!
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