Whole Mahi Mahi for Delivery or Pickup

Sometimes called the steak of fish thanks to a thick, almost meaty texture, mahi mahi is delicious and easy to cook. If you're seeking out a healthy, lean fish that doesn't taste too fishy, mahi mahi may very well be the perfect fish for you. The sweet and mild flesh of mahi mahi first looks pinkish but then becomes white while cooking. Mahi mahi is fairly lean, firm, and compact. It's also moist, delicate, and flavorful, making it a popular choice for mealtime.

Versatile mahi mahi is easy to cook in a variety of ways, including baking, grilling, broiling, frying, or simply pan-searing to bring out the flavor and texture of this fish. It swims in warm waters and is typically found in places like the Caribbean, Mediterranean, or South Pacific. This fish is common off the coast of Hawaii — in fact, the name mahi mahi is a Hawaiian name that means "strong strong." You may also find mahi mahi labeled with the name "dolphinfish," though it isn't at all related to actual dolphins.

Mahi mahi is incredibly versatile, which means you can cook it with just about any method you want. Just keep in mind that it is a lean fish, so you'll need to take care that you don't overcook it.

White-flesh fish like mahi mahi are one of the easiest types to cook whole. You can roast whole mahi mahi in the oven with just some basic seasoning. Cooking a whole mahi mahi helps ensure the fish's freshness, and it creates a perfectly cooked, juicy-and-tender-on-the-inside, crispy-and-seasoned-on-the-outside fish.

Once you have your whole mahi mahi, just gather some olive oil or another high-heat oil, garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Rinse then pat your whole mahi mahi dry. Score the fish if this hasn't already been done by using a knife to cut slits an inch apart across the outside of the fish. Brush the whole mahi mahi with oil inside and outside on both sides, making sure you also get oil into the cut slits.

Put aromatics into the cavity, like garlic, fresh herbs, lemon slices, or whichever seasonings you prefer—season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on the outside. Then, you're ready to cook!

You can roast your whole mahi mahi on high heat at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for about 18 to 20 minutes, ensuring your fish reaches the recommended internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit and easily flakes with a fork. The exact time may vary depending on the size of the fish. Add some lemon juice and serve.

You can also easily grill a whole mahi mahi directly over open coals. You can prepare the whole mahi mahi in a similar way with olive oil and seasonings before grilling over medium-high heat, also around 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure you clean and oil the grates before placing the whole mahi mahi directly on top.

Simply leave the whole mahi mahi alone until the skin chars and the fish easily releases, which usually takes about five to 10 minutes depending on its thickness. Flip the fish and cook for another five to 10 minutes, until the flesh becomes white throughout and easily flakes. Remove the whole mahi mahi carefully and let rest for five minutes before serving.