Bright, zesty grilled mahi mahi paired with caramelized kabocha squash and garlicky green beans. Itโs light yet satisfying, showcases fall produce, and comes together fast for a weeknight dinner.
Details
Ingredients
- Mahi Mahi Wild Caught Fillet 12 oz (about 2 fillets) sale $6.99/lb
- Kabocha squash 1 lb, seeded and cut into 1-inch wedges (skin on is fine) $1.29/lb
- Fresh Green Beans - Bag 8 oz, trimmed $2.19/lb
- Organic Italian Parsley 2 Tbsp finely chopped, plus extra for garnish $1.99 each
- Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced (divided) $6.99/lb
- Lemon 1 (zest and juice) plus wedges for serving
- Olive oil 3 Tbsp total
- Crushed red pepper (optional) Pinch
- Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425ยฐF for the squash. Toss kabocha with 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 20โ25 minutes, flipping once, until tender and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Mix zest and juice of 1 lemon with 1 minced garlic clove, 1 Tbsp olive oil, parsley, pinch of chili flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Pat fish dry, brush with half the lemon-herb mixture; reserve the rest.
- Sautรฉ green beans: In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook 30 seconds, add green beans, 2 Tbsp water, salt, and pepper. Cover and steam-sautรฉ 4โ5 minutes until crisp-tender; uncover and cook 1โ2 minutes more to reduce. Keep warm.
- Grill fish 3โ4 minutes per side (to 130โ135ยฐF for medium). Rest 2 minutes, then spoon remaining lemon-herb sauce over the top.
- Plate fish with roasted squash and green beans. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
Health notes: Approx. 450 calories per serving. High protein, moderate healthy fats, low refined carbs; rich in beta-carotene and fiber from squash and green beans.
Drink pairing: Crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Albariรฑo.