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Ingredients
"Barbecue" Rub:
- 2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
- 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chile de arbol powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Yellow Pepper-Cilantro Pesto:
- 2 large yellow bell peppers, grilled, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated pepper
Mahi mahi:
- 4 mahi mahi fillets, 8 ounces each
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- "Barbecue" Rub
- Cilantro leaves
Directions
Combine all the rub ingredients in a small bowl.
Place peppers, garlic, pine nuts, cilantro and cheese in a food processor and process until combined. With the motor running, add the oil and process until emulsified and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Heat grill to high. Brush each fillet on both sides with oil. Rub 1 side of each fillet with 1 tablespoon of the barbecue rub and place on the grill rub side down and cook until slightly charred and a crust has formed, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the fish over and grill for 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cooked to medium doneness. Top each fillet with a few tablespoons of the pesto and garnish with cilantro leaves.
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By sjdiaz02
Sherman Oaks
on October 10, 2011
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This recipe is a home run. I used parseley instead of cilantro and I don't believe it altered the flavor significantly. When applying the rub, it looks like it will be spicy/salty but on the contrary, I found it had a mellow flavor. I added green onions as a garnish. Enjoy!
By debby16_11528975
Atwater, CA
on October 10, 2011
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I have made this over and over and over. Every time we have a BBQ my husband wants me to make this, it is his favorite. I like to make double the pesto and use it on sandwiches. My husband uses the left over pesto on everything, he even dips Wheat thins in it. By far my favorite fish recipe EVER!
By heatseats
Florida
on October 07, 2011
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I gave this recipe 4 stars because my boyfiend liked this alot. I thought it was good, but not great. I had difficulty getting all the ingredients, so for all the shopping around i did, it wasn't worth it.
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