Baked Ginger Glazed Mahi-mahi

Want to feel like you’re relaxing by the beach without actually having to make the trip? I’d say nothing does that better than a truly delectable and refreshing seafood meal. And the best and easiest way to go would be this Baked Ginger Glazed Mahi-mahi! This has a light, perfectly sweet, and savory flavor, and it isn’t just for the expert chefs! The cooking process is quite simple and not at all time-consuming. Let me have just 25 minutes of your time to try this irresistible dish.

Mahi-mahi with a Ginger Glaze

Trust me when I say this is a recipe that’s been tried and tested. After all, it is a family recipe that we really love to have for dinner. Not only is the Baked Ginger Glazed Mahi-mahi satisfyingly salty and sweet, but it is also a healthy way of having your protein. Mahi-mahi alone would give you lots of omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamin B12. You also don’t get as much calories with this as you would from other ingredients you may often see in viands.

If you have never tried mahi-mahi before, this fish has a bit of a stronger flavor and has a sweetness to it. And its these elements that meld brilliantly with our thick, smoky ginger glaze. The glaze is also enriched with olive oil, honey, and balsamic vinegar for a truly flavorful and delicious dish.

Ingredients in Baked Ginger Glazed Mahi-mahi

This quick meal is also not that demanding when it comes to ingredients! You will need a few common ones like salt, pepper, and soy sauce. But heads up that you will also need some components that may not yet be in your kitchen, such as honey, the mahi-mahi, of course, and balsamic vinegar.

• Mahi-mahi – This is a pretty lean kind of fish that you can easily pair with veggies. It’s also a pretty convenient ingredient because it has good structural integrity and will not easily break away.
• Salt and pepper – Of course, we will want our mahi-mahi well-seasoned even before the ginger glaze.

Ginger glaze:

• Ginger – It wouldn’t be that delightfully savory and very mildly spicy glaze without ginger!
• Light soy sauce – Expect slightly more saltiness with light soy sauce compared to the regular kind. But it definitely is the pleasant kind of salty that makes our mahi-mahi a lot more flavorful.
• Garlic – The garlic really completes the flavor of this glaze, adding to its umami factor.
• Olive oil – For some more moisture as well as a bit more complexity in flavor.
• Honey – The sweetness from our honey is a nice contrast against the savor.
• Balsamic vinegar – But it’s not just the honey bringing in a mildly sugary taste. The balsamic vinegar in this recipe is perfect for a combined smoky and sweet flavor.

How to Make Baked Ginger Glazed Mahi-mahi

1. Rub salt and pepper all over the mahi-mahi. Let it stay for 10 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 450F.
3. Meanwhile, combine the ginger glaze ingredients in a wide bowl. Stir.
4. Brush some of the ginger glaze mixture all over the mahi-mahi fillets. Let it marinate for 8 to 12 minutes.
5. Arrange the fish fillets in a baking tray. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, pour the remaining ginger glaze mixture in a sauce pan. Heat and cook in low heat until the liquid reduces to half.
7. Remove the baked ginger glazed mahi-mahi from the oven. Arrange in a plate. Spoon some of the ginger glaze over the fish. Serve with rice.

What to Serve with Baked Ginger Glazed Mahi-mahi

To make a truly satisfying and complete meal with this Baked Ginger Glazed Mahi-mahi, all you will need is one simple thing. And that is the ever versatile bowl of white rice! Top the rice off with your fish, and you’ve got yourself a really filling and delicious lunch or dinner! But you could always make it a bit more special and flavorful by tying in some Egg Fried Rice. I love this side dish because it’s tasty but never in an overpowering way.

And as I’ve mentioned previously, mahi-mahi tends to go great with vegetables, especially your greens. That’s why my next recommendation would be this Crispy Tofu and Baby Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce. This is plenty rich, delicious, and has the kind of savor that would definitely match our fish. But if you want something more filling, another great option would be Caprese Pasta Salad. It’s got plenty of farfalle and cherry tomatoes to make for a hearty meal beside your glazed mahi-mahi. I also really like how conveniently easy this is to make.

Try this recipe and let me know how you liked it. Have a wonderful day!

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Baked Ginger Glazed Mahi-mahi

This is a recipe for Baked Ginger Glazed Mahi-mahi

Course Fish

Cuisine American

Keyword baked fish

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 213kcal

Author Daisy Merano

Ingredients

• 1 lb Mahi-mahi
• Salt and pepper

Ginger glaze

• 2 teaspoons ginger grated
• ¼ cup light soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic crushed and minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup honey
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

• Rub salt and pepper all over the mahi-mahi. Let it stay for 10 minutes.
  1 lb Mahi-mahi, Salt and pepper
• Preheat oven to 450F.
• Meanwhile, combine the ginger glaze ingredients in a wide bowl. Stir.
  2 teaspoons ginger, ¼ cup light soy sauce, 1 clove garlic, ¼ cup honey, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Brush some of the ginger glaze mixture all over the mahi-mahi fillets. Let it marinate for 8 to 12 minutes.
  1 lb Mahi-mahi
• Arrange the fish fillets in a baking tray. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour the remaining ginger glaze mixture in a sauce pan. Heat and cook in low heat until the liquid reduces to half.
• Remove the baked ginger glazed mahi-mahi from the oven. Arrange in a plate. Spoon some of the ginger glaze over the fish. Serve with rice.

Notes

1. Spice level – Unfortunately for the people who like their food hot and spicy, this recipe is free of that. You can mainly expect saltiness and at best, notes of spiciness from the ginger.
2. Sweetness level – The glaze provides somewhat of a sugary taste, but I’d say it doesn’t really go overboard on that. There is a nice balance between salty and sweet for our recipe!
3. Honey – Missing honey? No need to fret because there are some alternatives we can try, starting with maple syrup. Another thing that may help bring that sweetness back would be brown sugar.
4. Balsamic vinegar – Now there are other kinds of vinegar you can give a shot for this. Go ahead and utilize red wine vinegar or a mix of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar as substitutes!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 914mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg